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View synonyms for apprise
apprise
1or ap·prize
[ uh-prahyz ]
apprise
2[ uh-prahyz ]
verb (used with object)
, Obsolete.
, ap·prised, ap·pris·ing.
- an obsolete variant of appraise.
apprise
/ əˈpraɪz /
verb
- troften foll byof to make aware; inform
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Usage
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of apprise1
C17: from French appris, from apprendre to teach; learn; see apprehend
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Example Sentences
The unlocking of the yard door would apprise us of the entrance of a guard, before the latter could observe Wingie at my cell.
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They apprise him also of his confirmation as "Governor of our Plantation," and of the names of the Councillors joined with him.
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Ought we not to make a run to Dresden, therefore, and apprise the Polish Majesty?
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The night was unusually cold, but they dared not start a fire, lest it should apprise their enemies of their presence.
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To-morrow the symphonies may perhaps be tried over at the Archduke's if I am able to go out, of which I will apprise you.
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