These two nouns are easy to mix-up, even for native speakers, since their meanings are related, yet different—and the grammar of their use also differs:
We appraised his coin collection at a value of $200,000.
We apprised him of that fact that his coin collection is worth $200,000.
As you can see from these examples, to appraise means “to estimate the value of something.”
To apprise, in constrast, means “to inform someone of something”—completely different meanings really. But they often appear in similar contexts—because when you appraise something, you are usually apprising someone (of your appraisal)! So, people do mix them up.
If your appraisal is a numerical value, you may say “appraise X at value Y,” as in the example above. Otherwise, you will probably use “as”:
We appraised his dissertation as a breakthrough in the field.
Apprise, always uses “of” for the information being apprised, as shown:
Will you apprise me of his arrival?
You can only use apprise without an “of” phrase, if it is implied:
Should tell you when he arrives? Yes, please apprise me.
More Examples of How to Use "Appraise" in a Sentence
The following sentences illustrate how to use the word appraise in a sentence:
- The appraisal of the new office building took three hours, but I'm happy with the results.
- You can appraise the value of your property with the help of a professional appraiser.
- My mom is a skilled appraiser, as she's been doing this work for over twenty years.
- The coin appraiser pointed out that the coin was in pristine condition and worth more than $300.
- James wanted a second appraisal for the painting he had just bought for $500.
- The appraiser looked closely and concluded that the painting was a forgery.
- Appraising an item for value is not easy, as there are many factors to consider.
- I appraised the necklace as best I could, but I'm sorry to say it is worth only $10.
- She appraised her opponent's skills as superior.
- The mansion was appraised to be worth $2.2 million.
- We must appraise your property for insurance purposes.
More Examples of How to Use "Apprise" in a Sentence
The following sentences illustrate how to use the word apprise in a sentence:
- The chairman of the board of directors is expected to apprise the board of directors about the company's upcoming product launch during their quarterly meeting.
- I apprised my doctor of my past medical history.
- I apprised my supervisor of my progress at the end of the day.
- Apprising my parents of my grades is my least favorite thing to do.
- Rudy apprised the committee of his decision before making it public.
- It's important to apprise people of changes that may affect them, so they can be prepared for what's to come.
- It's also important to apprise yourself of all the facts before making any decisions.
- Keeping people in the loop is essential for a smooth operation, and it is always appreciated when others take the time to apprise us of important changes.
- When it comes to apprising others, timing is everything—we need to be sure that we are sharing information at the right time and in the right way.
- The new development necessitated that we apprise our clients of the change.