apprise

or ap·prize

[ uh-prahyz ]

/ əˈpraɪz /

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verb (used with object), ap·prised, ap·pris·ing.

to give notice to; inform; advise (often followed by of): to be apprised of the death of an old friend.

Nearby words

apprehension, apprehensive, apprentice, appressed, appressorium, apprise, apprize, appro, approach, approach light, approach shot

Origin of apprise

1685–95; < French appris taught, informed, past participle of apprendre; see apprehend

Can be confused

appraise apprise

Definition for apprised (2 of 2)

apprise

[ uh-prahyz ]

/ əˈpraɪz /

verb (used with object), ap·prised, ap·pris·ing. Obsolete.

appraise.

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British Dictionary definitions for apprised

apprise

apprize

/ (əˈpraɪz) /

verb

(tr often foll by of) to make aware; inform

Word Origin for apprise

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

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apprise

or ap·prize

verb (used with object), ap·prised, ap·pris·ing.

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Nearby words

Origin of apprise

Can be confused

Definition for apprised (2 of 2)

apprise

verb (used with object), ap·prised, ap·pris·ing. Obsolete.

Examples from the Web for apprised

British Dictionary definitions for apprised

apprise

apprize

verb

Word Origin for apprise

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