ap·praise 
/əˈpreɪz/ verb
ap·prais·es; ap·praised; ap·prais·ing /əˈpreɪz/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to say how much something is worth after you have carefully examined it : to give an official opinion about the value of (something)
▪ She appraised the painting at $1.2 million. [=she said that the painting is worth $1.2 million] ▪ The ring must be appraised by a jeweler before it can be insured. ▪ appraise the house and property ▪ What is the property's appraised value? 2 : to give your opinion about the condition, quality, or importance of (something or someone that you have studied or examined)
▪ In the book, he appraises Hollywood's recent films and contrasts them with several independent films. ▪ appraising recent political trends
▪ She appraised the painting at $1.2 million. [=she said that the painting is worth $1.2 million] ▪ The ring must be appraised by a jeweler before it can be insured. ▪ appraise the house and property ▪ What is the property's appraised value?
▪ In the book, he appraises Hollywood's recent films and contrasts them with several independent films. ▪ appraising recent political trends
Do not confuse appraise with apprise.
— ap·prais·er noun, plural ap·prais·ers [count]
▪ The appraiser gave us a detailed report on the value of the house and property.
▪ The appraiser gave us a detailed report on the value of the house and property.
