Appraise / Apprise
Different meaningsAppraise is about assessment; apprise is about informing.
Appraise
Use when
You mean assess, evaluate or determine the value of something.
Example
“The panel will appraise the proposal against the published criteria.”
Apprise
Use when
You mean inform someone about a situation or development.
Example
“Please apprise the Director of the change before the meeting.”
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