Vocab Tadka : Appraise vs Apprise (Confusing Words)
Lets discuss the the difference between confusing words Appraise and Apprise.
APPRAISE
| 1 | (v) | evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of Type: ‘verb.cognition’ Usage: ‘access all the factors when taking a risk’ Synonym: assess, evaluate, measure, valuate, value, |
| 2 | (v) | consider in a comprehensive way Type: ‘verb.cognition’ Synonym: survey, |
Sentence Usage :
- She walked around the side of the house to appraise the damage.
- Appraise critically the effectiveness of all parties in working to meet children’s needs.
- The woman relaxed somewhat and lifted her face to appraise Jackson.
How to Remember : appraise –> consider praise and price –> what is the price of praise which u cant say but u can estimate..
APPRISE
| 1 | (v) | inform (somebody) of something Type: ‘verb.communication’ Synonym: advise, apprize, give notice, notify, send word, |
| 2 | (v) | make aware of Type: ‘verb.communication’ Synonym: apprize, instruct, |
| 3 | (v) | gain in value Type: ‘verb.change’ Synonym: appreciate, apprize, revalue, |
| 4 | (v) | increase the value of Type: ‘verb.change’ Synonym: appreciate, apprize, |
Sentence Usage :
- He has been apprised of any institution-wide issues that the professional body report has identified.
- Please keep me and the others apprised of your progress, and I look forward to receiving more dietary information in due course.
- She was apprised of the death of Sir John Millais last evening, and she telegraphed her condolence.
How to Remember : when u get a ap + PRISE (PRIZE) ……so when u are going to receive a prize , you are informed by authorities that you have to be present on the occasion.
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