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.

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Origin of apprise

First recorded in 1685–95; from French appris “taught, informed,” past participle of apprendre; see apprehend

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH apprise

appraise, apprise

Words nearby apprise

apprehensive, apprentice, apprenticeship, appressed, appressorium, apprise, apprised, apprize, appro, approach, approachable

Other definitions for apprise (2 of 2)

apprise²

[ uh-prahyz ]

/ əˈpraɪz /

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

an obsolete variant of appraise.

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How to use apprise in a sentence

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There could be some isolated flooding, so keep apprised of that.
Possible tornado swept from Arlington through District, damage reported; Showers linger overnight|Ian Livingston, Dan Stillman|July 2, 2021|Washington Post
As the Singer, Aquino wastes no time in apprising the audience of the miseries of life.
‘We’re Gonna Die’ includes themes of grief, death, depression|Patrick Folliard|June 18, 2021|Washington Blade
It’s not a high-confidence forecast with an atmospheric setup such as it is, but we’ll keep you apprised of changes to the timing and amounts of rain this weekend.
D.C.-area forecast: Cooler today, with some drizzle and showers. Turning warmer through the weekend.|A. Camden Walker|April 9, 2021|Washington Post

In a memo apprising staffers of McNeil’s resignation, Baquet and Times Managing Editor Joe Kahn included the intent-neutral standard quoted above.
New York Times bails on intent-neutral standard when discussing epithets|Erik Wemple|February 11, 2021|Washington Post
The unlocking of the yard door would apprise us of the entrance of a guard, before the latter could observe Wingie at my cell.
Prison Memoirs of an Anarchist|Alexander Berkman
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
Ought we not to make a run to Dresden, therefore, and apprise the Polish Majesty?
History Of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. VII. (of XXI.)|Thomas Carlyle
The night was unusually cold, but they dared not start a fire, lest it should apprise their enemies of their presence.
The Life of Kit Carson|Edward S. Ellis
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.
Beethoven's Letters 1790-1826, Volume 1 of 2|Lady Wallace

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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apprise

or ap·prize

Origin of apprise

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH apprise

Words nearby apprise

Other definitions for apprise (2 of 2)

Words related to apprise

How to use apprise in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for apprise

apprize

Word Origin for apprise

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