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apprise

1 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.
apprise 2 American  
[uh-prahyz] / əˈpraɪz /

verb (used with object)

Obsolete.
apprised, apprising

  1. an obsolete variant of appraise.

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

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The address is prescribed by the Constitution and calls for the president to apprise Congress about the state of the union.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

Once he rules, Merchan said, he will hold a hybrid conference — lawyers in court, Trump appearing by video — where he will apprise him of the dos and don’ts of his impending order.

From Seattle Times • May 4, 2023

Both sides had been expected to apprise U.S.

From Reuters • Nov. 10, 2022

“We’ve had very full argument on this. I know where I’m coming out, and I want to therefore apprise the parties of that,” he said Monday.

From Washington Post • Feb. 15, 2022

“I’ve been expecting you. I imagine you wish to call Miss Perumal and apprise her of your situation.”

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart

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