Question

Which synonym best replaces the word assess in the sentence below?

We asked the antiques dealer to assess the value of the clock before we decided to sell it.

appraise
charge
fine
test

Answer 1

The synonym that best replaces the word ‘assess’ in the sentence “We asked the antiques dealer to assess the value of the clock before we decided to sell it.” is appraise. The other choices do not mean the same thing as appraise does.

Answer 2

The synonym that best replaces the word assess in the sentence below is appraise.
To appraise means absolutely the same as to assess - estimate the value of something.