appraises

verb

present tense third-person singular of appraise
as in assesses
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding take a moment to appraise the current situation

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Recent Examples of appraises The pastor appraises the image. — Sam Kestenbaum, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026 The appraisal district appraises the market value of residential, commercial and industrial property for tax purposes. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appraises
  1. assesses
  2. estimates
  3. values
  4. evaluates
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  • The declaration assesses emissions and environmental impacts across the value chain, beginning with raw material extraction and continuing through aircraft manufacturing, operation and eventual end-of-life.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
  • The team continually assesses and resets what matters most as circumstances change.
    — Tony Gambill, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of assesses
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  • IQuilt estimates that a ramp entrance at Market Street could increase foot traffic to Riverside Park by as much as 30% to 40%.
    — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
  • Tharp estimates that Seman guided thousands of people on excursions on the Indiana Dunes trails.
    — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
Definition of estimates
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  • In looking beyond recognizable logos in search of craftsmanship, rarity and compelling design narratives, showers are expected to represent a discerning clientele who values originality.
    — Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Johnson added that the company values its collaboration with GKN Aerospace as both sides evaluate manufacturing methods that could strengthen future engine readiness.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
Definition of values
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  • That remote-first approach also shapes how the company evaluates employees.
    — Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 27 July 2026
  • Comparing performance can be difficult and inherently subjective, but every year, the Reason Foundation evaluates each state’s highway system.
    — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 24 July 2026
Definition of evaluates

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