apprise
Use Apprise in a sentence
verb (used with object), ap·prised, ap·pris·ing.
to give notice to; inform; advise (often followed by of ): to be apprised of the death of an old friend.
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World English Dictionary
apprise or apprize (əˈpraɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb (often foll by of) | |
| to make aware; inform | |
| apprize or apprize | |
| —vb | |
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Word Origin & History
apprise
"to notify," 1690s, from Fr. appris, pp. of apprendre "to inform, teach," lit. "to lay hold of (in the mind)," another metaphoric meaning of L. apprehendere (see apprehend).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Example sentences
It is needless to apprise you we were disappointed.
Please apprise me of whatever disciplinary action you plan to take.
We hope at that time to fully apprise the county authorities of the plans of the industry.
Therefore, this revision will apprise our financial management workforce and other interested parties about the changes.
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