apprise

¹ American  

[uh-prahyz] / əˈpraɪz /

verb (used with object)

Obsolete.

apprised, apprising

1. an obsolete variant of appraise.

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apprise ² American  

[uh-prahyz] / əˈpraɪz /

Or apprize

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.

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apprise British  

/ əˈpraɪz /

verb

1. to make aware; inform

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Etymology

Origin of apprise

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

Example Sentences

The U.S. military was kept apprised of the operation, according to people involved in her escape.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mark Rothko apprised Newman of his own progress in 1945: “I hope that you are jealous and will be spurred to greater labors.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Los Angeles Times

“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.”

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• advise
• apprize
• brief
• inform
• notify