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apprise

1

or ap·prize

[ uh-prahyz ]
/ əˈpraɪz /
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verb (used with object), ap·prised, ap·pris·ing.

to give notice to; inform; advise (often followed by of): to be apprised of the death of an old friend.

Words related to apprise

inform, advise, notify, brief, enlighten

Words nearby apprise

apprehension, apprehensive, apprentice, appressed, appressorium, apprise, apprize, appro, approach, approach light, approach shot

Origin of apprise

1
1685–95; < French appris taught, informed, past participle of apprendre; see apprehend

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH apprise

appraise apprise

Definition for apprise (2 of 2)

apprise2
[ uh-prahyz ]
/ əˈpraɪz /

verb (used with object), ap·prised, ap·pris·ing. Obsolete.

appraise.
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British Dictionary definitions for apprise

apprise

apprize

/ (əˈpraɪz) /

verb

(tr often foll by of) to make aware; inform

Word Origin for apprise

C17: from French appris, from apprendre to teach; learn; see apprehend

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