assess
verbHow many syllables in assess?
There are 2 syllables in the word assess.How to pronounce assess:
Definition of assess:
- assess (verb):
- to judge the worth or importance of
- to determine the rate or amount of (something, such as a tax, charge, or fine)
Synonyms for assess:
appraise
censor
evaluate
grade
judge
mark
measure
pass judgment
praise
rate
reassess
reevaluate
score
standardize
valuate
value
Antonyms for assess:
aid
approve
assist
catch
condemn
disbelieve
dislike
dismiss
disorder
disorganize
disqualify
disregard
disrespect
divide
doubt
estimate
excuse
follow
forget
gather
guess
hate
have
help
hesitate
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