apprised

[uh-prahyzd]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of apprised¹

apprise ¹ ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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

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“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.”

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

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William’s aunt, Sarah, Duchess of York, praised Catherine for how well she’s handled the public interest in wanting to be apprised of her journey.

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Cohen said Trump had an “open-door policy” so executives could meet him in his office, without appointment, and keep him apprised of developments.

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