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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This new applicant was the first to apprize him of this circumstance, and appeared extremely anxious to enter on immediate possession.
From Ormond, Volume III (of 3) or, The Secret Witness by Charles Brockden Brown
Tell her, you would think it your duty to apprize her parents of the danger into which she was throwing herself.
From Letters on the Improvement of the Mind, Addressed to a Lady by Hester Chapone
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 therefore encamped at half past two o'clock in a pleasant pine clump, and immediately set fire to a tree to apprize the Indians of our situation.
From Narrative of a Second Expedition to the Shores of the Polar Sea by John Franklin
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
At length an accident had placed the Colonel very nearly upon the right scent; a chance, possibly lucky for himself, had apprized the scoundrel Planard that the conspirators—himself among the number—were in danger.
From In a Glass Darkly, v. 3/3 by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
We were apprized of the severe edict connected with the proposal, but alas! my prince, instead of being dismayed by the severity of the conditions, conceived the liveliest joy.
From The Thousand and One Days A Companion to the 'Arabian Nights' by Julia Pardoe
As to those who were suspected of being responsible for this state of affairs Ralph was apprized in his talks with the superintendent.
From Ralph, the Train Dispatcher The Mystery of the Pay Car by Allen Chapman
I was apprized of this a few moments afterwards: I looked through the window, and saw that they were taking you away.
From Secret History of the Court of England, from the Accession of George the Third to the Death of George the Fourth, Volume II (of 2) Including, Among Other Important Matters, Full Particulars of the Mysterious Death of the Princess Charlotte by Lady Anne Hamilton
The king had been hunting all day; Charny felt somewhat uneasy at leaving without apprizing him; but the doctor promised to make his excuses.
From The Queen's Necklace by Alexandre Dumas père
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
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
With one quick apprizing glance the girl took in the two young men.
From Wild Wings A Romance of Youth by Margaret Rebecca Piper
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
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