apprize

¹

[ uh-prahyz ]

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verb (used with object),ap·prized, ap·priz·ing.Obsolete.

appraise.

Origin of apprize

¹

1400–50; late Middle English aprisen<Middle French apris(i)er, equivalent to a-a-⁵ + prisier to prize²

Other words from apprize

ap·priz·er, noun

Words Nearby apprize

Other definitions for apprize (2 of 2)

apprize²

[ uh-prahyz ]

verb (used with object),ap·prized, ap·priz·ing.

apprise¹.

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How to use apprize in a sentence

I shall give the earliest notice of this to the worthy Capt. Tomlinson, that he may apprize uncle John of it.
Clarissa, Volume 6 (of 9) | Samuel Richardson
He avoided, however, seeing and speaking to Seneca; but sent in a centurion to apprize him of his final doom.
The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to prose. Volume II (of X) - Rome | Various
I must apprize him that its highest beauty is only discovered by an horizontal sun in the winter months.
An History of Birmingham (1783) | William Hutton
The servant replied affirmatively, and, showing the visitor into a small room, went to apprize his master.
The Poor Gentleman | Hendrik Conscience
I wish to apprize your Lordship that I think it will be necessary for the defendants to call witnesses.
The Trial of Charles Random de Berenger, Sir Thomas Cochrane, | William Brodie Gurney

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