Synonyms

apprised

American

[uh-prahyzd] / əˈpraɪzd /

adjective

informed or notified of something.

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

verb

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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As you note, your stepsister apprised him of the risks inherent in a revocable trust, the most significant being that its terms could be changed upon his passing.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026

Probation Department apprised of his earnings and tax records.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

So, the thinking goes, Waltz probably had both Goldberg and Greer’s numbers in his phone and, meaning to keep Greer apprised of an imminent development relevant to his job, accidentally added the wrong “JG.”

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2025

I’d been keeping Lettie and Ruthanne apprised of the latest goings-on in Miss Sadie’s stories, and our conversation generally revolved around Manifest in its earlier and more exciting times.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool

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