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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"Rain," he imperturbably replied; or did he mean reign, and was employing a vulgar pun to apprize me of Doloria's decision!
From Wings of the Wind by Harris, Credo Fitch
Matthew tells us, that Jesus showed himself to the two Marys on the road whilst returning from the sepulchre on purpose to apprize the disciples of what they had seen.
From Ecce Homo! A Critical Inquiry into the History of Jesus of Nazareth: Being a Rational Analysis of the Gospels by Holbach, Paul Henry Thiry Baron d'
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 Hardenberg, Friedrich von
The services of Augustus and the Indian lads being no longer required, I despatched them to the Fort, to apprize the party there of our approach.
From Narrative of a Second Expedition to the Shores of the Polar Sea by Franklin, John
I am sorry I did not apprize you of this state of affairs when I first came to you.
From Jessamine A Novel by Harland, Marion
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