appraise
UK: əˈpreɪz | US: əˈpreɪz
vt. to assess the value, quality, or nature of something
vt. to give an expert judgment of worth or merit
appraise = ap<to, toward> + praise<value>
- ap (variant of "ad," from Latin ad, meaning "to, toward")
- praise (from Old French preisier, meaning "to value, appraise," derived from Latin pretiare < pretium "price, value")
Etymology Origin:
The word "appraise" entered English in the 14th century via Old French apreisier, which combined the Latin prefix ad- (expressing direction) with pretiare ("to value"). The core idea revolves around "assigning value" or "estimating worth." Over time, the spelling shifted to "appraise," retaining its focus on evaluation, often in financial or professional contexts.
The jeweler will appraise the diamond ring for insurance purposes.
Experts were called to appraise the antique painting's authenticity.
The committee meets annually to appraise employee performance.
It’s difficult to appraise the impact of the policy without more data.
She hired a consultant to appraise the market value of her business.