apprize
1 Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used with object)
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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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If you deem the matter worthy of any encouragement, and will so apprize me, I believe I can give you such evidences of loyalty and integrity of character as will entitle it to your consideration.
From Uncle Daniel's Story Of "Tom" Anderson And Twenty Great Battles by John McElroy
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
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 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
Presumed archaic spellings have not been changed: apprize, assertor, fusileers, grashoppers, harraing, mocassins, reconnoissance, sailer, siene, shrapnell, spunging, vere, visiters, woful.
From Twenty-Five Years in the Rifle Brigade by William Surtees
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
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
This family might still exist, and have either afforded an asylum to the Dudleys, or, at least, be apprized of their destiny.
From Ormond, Volume III (of 3) or, The Secret Witness by Charles Brockden Brown
The young prince of the Nagäis, apprized of their arrival, immediately rode out to meet them.
From The Thousand and One Days A Companion to the 'Arabian Nights' by Julia Pardoe
In the meantime the godly people, apprized of their danger, had appointed a season of fasting and prayer to be observed in all their churches.
From The Little Gleaner, Vol. X. A Monthly Magazine for the Young by Various
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
Those tales among this class which were attainable he collected into a small volume, and apprizing the world that they were "twice-told", sent them forth anew to make their own way, in the year 1841.
From Literary and Social Essays by George William Curtis
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
But how wilt thou hinder the lady from apprizing her friend of the real name?
From Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 3 by Samuel Richardson
The prophet was laid in irons at Rome, and letters were dispatched to Caracalla, apprizing him of the case.
From The Caesars by Thomas De Quincey
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