- a variation of apprise.
apprize
1 Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used with object)
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of apprize
1400–50; late Middle English aprisen < Middle French apris ( i ) er, equivalent to a- a- 5 + prisier to prize 2
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Let it stand, then, in the present state of our knowledge, merely as a useful introductory hypothesis, serving to apprize us of the eternal distinction between the soul and the world.
From Nature by Ralph Waldo Emerson
She did not apprize her friend of her intention.
From Ormond, Volume II (of 3) or, The Secret Witness by Charles Brockden Brown
My Intention has only been to represent them sufficiently, that they may be so distinguished when they do occur, as to apprize the People of their great Danger.
From Advice to the people in general, with regard to their health by S. A. D. (Samuel Auguste David) Tissot
This we learnt from a soldier named Galleguillo, who had deserted to us from Narvaez during the night, or perhaps had been secretly sent to apprize us of it by Duero.
From The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 1 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain. by Bernal Díaz del Castillo
Of what they see with lustrous eyes, Where all the stars in light are dwelling, They faithfully the king apprize, And never are they tired of telling.
From Henry of Ofterdingen: A Romance. by Friedrich von Hardenberg
Governor Dan Moody, apprized of the situation, sent 70 militiamen, was reported to have telegraphed: "Protect the Negro, but don't shoot anybody."
From Time Magazine Archive
You have been apprized already of their opposition to Captains Wyeth, Bonneville, and others; and we find that the same spirit dwells with them at the present day.
From Dr. John McLoughlin, the Father of Oregon by Frederick Van Voorhies Holman
Her eager inspection convinced her that the principal bolt was still withdrawn, but a small one was now perceived, of whose existence she had not been apprized, and over which her key had no power.
From Ormond, Volume III (of 3) or, The Secret Witness by Charles Brockden Brown
And was it thus, she was to be apprized that she must quit the house?
From The Wanderer (Volume 1 of 5) or, Female Difficulties by Fanny Burney
This day Lord Paget had another brush with the French cavalry, who, being apprized of our retreat, had advanced to Majorga.
From Twenty-Five Years in the Rifle Brigade by William Surtees
I wrote to Mr. Palfrey, E.N.A.R., declining to review Stone's "Brant," and apprizing him of the preparation of an article on the "North-west," by Mr. I. Lanman.
From Personal Memoirs of a Residence of Thirty Years with the Indian Tribes on the American Frontiers by Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
The king had been hunting all day; Charny felt somewhat uneasy at leaving without apprizing him; but the doctor promised to make his excuses.
From The Queen's Necklace by Alexandre Dumas père
As the business is now fixed for Thursday next, I have taken the liberty of apprizing your Lordship by a messenger, who I hope will arrive before your Lordship goes to bed to-night.
From Memoirs of the Courts and Cabinets of George the Third From the Original Family Documents, Volume 1 by Buckingham and Chandos, Richard Plantagenet Temple Nugent Brydges Chandos Grenville, Duke of
Roger slipped into the living tent and wrote a hasty note to Charley, apprizing her of events and begging her to come to his aid.
From The Forbidden Trail by Honoré Morrow
Hester had sent a hurried note to Molly apprizing her of Susy's arrival, and begging of her, if she valued her peace of mind, not to come near the Grange on this dreadful Sunday.
From Red Rose and Tiger Lily or, In a Wider World by L. T. Meade
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