- 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
Example Sentences
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I withdrew some miles from London, and left Spencer there to apprize me of any change in your circumstances.
From The Sylph, Volume I and II by Georgiana Cavendish
I looked down the long table, glittering with glass and plate, and as I did so, I endeavoured to apprize the value of my extraordinary position.
From The Kidnapped President by Guy Newell Boothby
I am sorry I did not apprize you of this state of affairs when I first came to you.
From Jessamine A Novel by Marion Harland
We never left the ship until after the land wind came from the lofty heights to apprize us, perhaps, that we might risk a visit, without becoming sublimed in perspiration.
From Los Gringos Or, An Inside View of Mexico and California, with Wanderings in Peru, Chili, and Polynesia by H. A. (Henry Augustus) Wise
When Chichimeclatecl received information of this, he instantly returned to Tezcuco in order to apprize Cortes of it.
From The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 2 (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
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
His amazement, vented by rattling exclamations, again perplexed Sir Jaspar; for how could Juliet have been apprized of his intended visit, but by himself?
From The Wanderer (Volume 3 of 5) or, Female Difficulties by Fanny Burney
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
They were not apprized of any inconvenience or danger that betided her.
From Ormond, Volume III (of 3) or, The Secret Witness by Charles Brockden Brown
Cadwgan’s eyes filled with tears on being apprized of his promotion to so important a post, and he thanked Mr. Roberts from his heart of hearts for his confidence and kindness.
From The Cambrian Sketch-Book Tales, Scenes, and Legends of Wild Wales by R. Rice Davies
I would not leave the city without apprizing you of this detection of your schemes.
From Jane Talbot by Charles Brockden Brown
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
If so, should he do so without apprizing Egnatius of the real name and origin of his overseer?
From The Unwilling Vestal by Edward Lucas White
I take it for granted he will not stir a step with regard to the mail coach, without first apprizing me, or making some communication to the country.
From Memoirs of the Court of George IV. 1820-1830 (Vol 1) From the Original Family Documents by Buckingham and Chandos, Richard Plantagenet Temple Nugent Brydges Chandos Grenville, Duke of
Without replying, or in the least apprizing me, he ordered the man who brought the game to go in quest of his physician, and tell him, he waited for him at my house.
From History of Louisisana Or of the Western Parts of Virginia and Carolina: Containing by Le Page du Pratz
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