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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Collins recently reached two years without a drink — something he was apprised of by his assistant, who marked the occasion by bringing him a “2” balloon.

From Los Angeles Times

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

Probation Department apprised of his earnings and tax records.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From The Wall Street Journal

Mark Rothko apprised Newman of his own progress in 1945: “I hope that you are jealous and will be spurred to greater labors.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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