Appraise vs. apprise

What does appraise mean?

Appraise is a verb which means to assess the value of something.

For example:

·      The auction house appraised the antique bookshelf at $2,000.

What does apprise mean?

Apprise is a verb which means to notify someone about something.

For example:

·      She kept me apprised of the outcome.

What’s the difference between appraise and apprise?

Apprised means to assess the value of something while apprise means to notify someone about something.

For example:

·      While the auction house appraised the antique bookshelf, a staff member kept the owner apprised of their progress.