apprise

¹

[uh-prahyz]

verb (used with object)

Obsolete.

apprised, apprising 

1. an obsolete variant of appraise.

apprise

²

Or ap·prize

[uh-prahyz]

verb (used with object)

apprised, apprising 

1. to give notice to; inform; advise (often followed byof ).

   to be apprised of the death of an old friend.

apprise

/ əˈpraɪz /

verb

1. to make aware; inform

Word History and Origins

Origin of apprise¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of apprise¹

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

Example Sentences

However, he said the board has given unanimous support of the investigation and it would be kept apprised of its progress.

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Union membership forms, the Commonwealth report says, often “fail to apprise new members about dues spending on politics.”

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“He has kept the organization apprised throughout these legal proceedings, and will continue in his full commitment to being a valuable member of his team.”

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One buyer who had placed an offer is deciding what to do, after being apprised of the graffiti damage, the agent said.

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William’s aunt, Sarah, Duchess of York, praised Catherine for how well she’s handled the public interest in wanting to be apprised of her journey.

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Related Words

• advise 
• apprize 
• brief 
• inform 
• notify