Definition for AP-PRAISE

AP-PRAISE, v.t. [Fr. apprecier; Sp. apreciar; It. apprezzare, to set a value; from L. ad and pretium, price. Sec Price and Appreciate. This word is written and often pronounced after the French and Italian manner. But generally it is pronounced more correctly apprize, directly from the D. prys; W. pris; Eng. price or prize. See Apprize.]

To set a value; to estimate the worth, particularly by persons appointed for the purpose.

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