appraise
verb (used with object)
to estimate the monetary value of; determine the worth of; assess.
appraised
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past participleof appraise.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof appraise.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
appraiseverb (used with object)to estimate the monetary value of; determine the worth of; assess.
Example Sentences
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The couple isn’t planning on getting the bust appraised due to the high cost of the service.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
“We plan to sell it to another family member for the appraised value.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
My house was appraised at $1.8 million, and we could sell it and downsize if I needed the equity.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 10, 2026
A giant digital screen onstage features a countdown clock and a loudspeaker along the main thoroughfare also keeps guests appraised of how much time they have the get back to their seats.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 2, 2026
The station agent shook their hands and appraised them, unbelieving.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
