preti-, prais-, preci-, pric-

(Latin: price, reward, prize, value, worth)

appraisal
appraise
appraisement
appraiser
appreciable (adjective), more appreciable, most appreciable
Regarding the amount or effort which is great enough to be significant or can be definitely perceived: The was an appreciable amount of candle light in the room to enjoy the Christmas atmosphere.
appreciably (adverb), more appreciably, most appreciably
Denoting how an amount of people or things changes significantly or perceptibly: During the night the temperature became appreciably of considerably colder.
appreciate
appreciatingly
appreciation
appreciative
appreciatively
appreciativeness
appreciator
apprisal
apprise (verb), apprises; apprised; apprising
To give information to someone, to inform: Mike wanted to be apprised of the cost of the trip to Hawaii.

After the medical examination, Mildred asked the doctor to please apprise her of the results as soon as he got them.

To notify or to inform.
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