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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When Gordon Russell from Vero Beach, Fla., had a diamond from Costco appraised, he said that the jeweler thought the stone had come from Tiffany & Co.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
There are further restrictions around accessing material containing personal information, that is business-sensitive, or has not yet been appraised, according to the congregation's access policy.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
“We plan to sell it to another family member for the appraised value.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 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 ice-cold eyes appraised me exactly as they had the bed.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
