apprise

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.

Nearby words

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

Origin of apprise

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

Can be confused

appraise apprise

Definition for apprise (2 of 2)

apprise

[ uh-prahyz ]

/ əˈpraɪz /

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

appraise.

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Examples from the Web for apprise

The next consideration is, how to apprise his wife; at least, what we ought to tell her if he be incapable of writing.
Sir Jasper Carew|Charles James Lever
On our arrival we gave one yell or whoop, to apprise the enemy of our presence in the field.
Torrey's Narrative|William Torrey
She would hasten to apprise Mistress Bliss of the good news.
Recollections of a Policeman|William Russell (aka Thomas Waters)
They apprise him also of his confirmation as "Governor of our Plantation," and of the names of the Councillors joined with him.
The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 1 of 2|Egerton Ryerson

By this act, you not only take his Pawn, but you attack his King, and must apprise him of his danger by calling "check."
The Blue Book of Chess|Howard Staunton and "Modern Authorities"

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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