apprise

or ap·prize

[uh-prahyz]

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.

Origin of apprise

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

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apprise

[uh-prahyz]

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

appraise.

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Related Words for apprising

inform, advise, notify, brief, enlighten

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Historical Examples of apprising

Northumberland lost no time in apprising the Duke of the success of his enterprise.
Henry of Monmouth, Volume 1
J. Endell Tyler
I wish you had at least paid them the compliment of apprising them of our marriage.'
The Infernal Marriage
Benjamin Disraeli
A dispatch was immediately sent to the Governor, at Albany, apprising him of these facts.
City Crimes
Greenhorn
I began writing a telegram to my wife, apprising her of our good luck.
Aladdin & Co.
Herbert Quick
"You know your men; do as you please about apprising them of their errand," said Sir Charles.
Second Book of Tales
Eugene Field

British Dictionary definitions for apprising

apprise

apprize

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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Word Origin and History for apprising

apprise

"to notify," 1690s, from French appris, past participle of apprendre "to inform, teach," literally "to lay hold of (in the mind)," another metaphoric meaning of Latin apprehendere (see apprehend). Related: Apprised; apprising.