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apprize

 

[ əˈpraɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

formal evaluation

To apprize is to inform or notify someone of a particular situation or to evaluate something formally. It often refers to providing an assessment of value, importance, or status, especially in a legal or business context.

Synonyms

advise, alert, inform, notify

Examples of usage

  • She apprized him of the changes in the contract.
  • The agent will apprize you of your rights.
  • They were apprized of the new policy before its implementation.

Translations

Translations of the word "apprize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aprecie

🇮🇳 मूल्यांकन

🇩🇪 Bewertung

🇮🇩 apresiasi

🇺🇦 оцінка

🇵🇱 ocena

🇯🇵 評価

🇫🇷 évaluation

🇪🇸 evaluación

🇹🇷 değerlendirme

🇰🇷 평가

🇸🇦 تقييم

🇨🇿 hodnocení

🇸🇰 hodnotenie

🇨🇳 评估

🇸🇮 ocena

🇮🇸 mat

🇰🇿 бағалау

🇬🇪 შეფასება

🇦🇿 qiymətləndirmə

🇲🇽 evaluación

Etymology

The word 'apprize' comes from the Middle English term 'apriser,' which means to appraise or assess the value of something. This is derived from the combination of the prefix 'a-' meaning 'to' and the root 'priser' which is related to the act of valuing or estimating. The term has etymological roots in the Old French 'appriser,' which carries a similar meaning. Historically, 'apprize' was primarily used in legal and financial contexts where there was a need to determine the worth of property or assets. While contemporary usage of the word has diminished compared to its synonyms such as 'assess' and 'evaluate', it retains a formal connotation. The evolution of 'apprize' reflects a shift in language where precision and formality have become increasingly significant in commercial and legal transactions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,982, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.