apprize

[ uh-prahyz ]

/ əˈpraɪz /

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

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Origin of apprize

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

ap·priz·er, noun

apprize²

[ uh-prahyz ]

/ əˈpraɪz /

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

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