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apprised

American  
[uh-prahyzd] / əˈpraɪzd /

adjective

  1. informed or notified of something.

    If there are any new developments, we'll keep you apprised.


verb

  1. the simple past tense and past participle of apprise.

Etymology

Origin of apprised

apprise 1 ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )

Example Sentences

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The 22-year-old digital fundraising associate keeps ChatGPT apprised of his symptoms.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 28, 2026

Discretion that is “suitably directed and limited” would “ensure … the sentencing authority is apprised of the information relevant to the imposition of sentence and provided with standards to guide its use of that information.”

From Slate Jun. 8, 2026

Jaishankar said he "apprised Secretary Rubio of challenges that legitimate travellers face in respect of visa issuance".

From Barron's May 24, 2026

Or, “I am following the guidelines of the trust and keeping little Laura’s parents apprised of all actions. If you want to discuss it, you should ask them.”

From MarketWatch Jan. 16, 2026

He wasn't on shift, but he was kept apprised at all times.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

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