apprize
1 Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used with object)
Other Word Forms
- apprizer noun
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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Tennyson. µ In the United States, this word is often pronounced, and sometimes written, apprize.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah
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 Wise, H. A. (Henry Augustus)
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
My Intention has only been to represent them sufficiently, that they may be so distinguished when they do occur, as to apprize the People of their great Danger.
From Advice to the people in general, with regard to their health by Tissot, S. A. D. (Samuel Auguste David)
I shall now act with more confidence, as my Sylph tells me he will watch over and apprize me of every danger.
From The Sylph, Volume I and II by Cavendish, Georgiana
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