English English Dictionary

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Appraise (v. t.)

To estimate; to conjecture.

Appraise (v. t.)

To set a value; to estimate the worth of, particularly by persons appointed for the purpose; as, to appraise goods and chattels.

Appraised (imp. & p. p.)

of Appraise

Appraisement (n.)

The act of setting the value; valuation by an appraiser; estimation of worth.

Appraiser (n.)

One who appraises; esp., a person appointed and sworn to estimate and fix the value of goods or estates.

Appraising (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Appraise

Apprecation (n.)

Earnest prayer; devout wish.

Apprecatory (a.)

Praying or wishing good.

Appreciable (a.)

Capable of being appreciated or estimated; large enough to be estimated; perceptible; as, an appreciable quantity.

Appreciant (a.)

Appreciative.

Appreciate (v. i.)

To rise in value. [See note under Rise, v. i.]

Appreciate (v. t.)

To be sensible of; to distinguish.

Appreciate (v. t.)

To raise the value of; to increase the market price of; -- opposed to depreciate.

Appreciate (v. t.)

To set a price or value on; to estimate justly; to value.

Appreciated (imp. & p. p.)

of Appreciate

Appreciating (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Appreciate

Appreciatingly (adv.)

In an appreciating manner; with appreciation.

Appreciation (n.)

Accurate perception; true estimation; as, an appreciation of the difficulties before us; an appreciation of colors.

Appreciation (n.)

A just valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence.

Appreciation (n.)

A rise in value; -- opposed to depreciation.