appraise meaning and definition

APPRAISE verb

Definition of appraise (verb)

1. evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
   • "I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional"; "access all the factors when taking a risk"
   • synonyms: assess, evaluate, measure, valuate, value
2. consider in a comprehensive way
   • "He appraised the situation carefully before acting"
   • synonyms: survey