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Understanding the difference between commonly confused words will help you avoid making errors in English usage. Let’s examine the difference between the following:
appraise
Appraise means to assess or evaluate the value or quality of something, or to set a price on it.
The antiques specialist appraised Joan’s vintage diamond necklace at $5,000.
apprise
Apprise means to notify someone about something, or to give information. It is often used in the form apprise (someone) of/that.
Christine immediately apprised her insurer of her car accident.
☛ To help you remember the difference between these words, recall that appraising something often involves praising it, and the word apprise is similar in sound and meaning to advise.
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