verb (v)

• evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of(verb.cognition)

  Example:
  I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional.
  

  Synonym:
  assess, evaluate, measure, valuate, value
  

  source: wordnet30
• consider in a comprehensive way(verb.cognition)

  Example:
  He appraised the situation carefully before acting.
  

  Synonym:
  survey
  

  source: wordnet30
• To set a value; to estimate the worth of, particularly by persons appointed for the purpose; as, to appraise goods and chattels.(verb)

  source: webster1913