APPRAISE - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Verb
consider in a comprehensive way
Example: He appraised the situation carefully before acting
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Verb
evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
Example: I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional; access all the factors when taking a risk
Synonyms
Evaluate, Survey, Measure, Assess, Valuate
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "appraise" comes from Latin pretium. It started in Late Latin appretiare. Then it appeared in Old French aprisier. Later, people used it in Middle English apreisen. Many other languages have similar words:.
- French: apprécier
🔗 Related Words
appreciate – A related word in the same word family.
apprise – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
This word traveled through multiple civilizations—each culture shaped its meaning slightly!