ap·prise

1 [uh-prahyz]
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.
Also, apprize.


Origin:
1685–95; < French appris taught, informed, past participle of apprendre; see apprehend

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ap·prise

2 [uh-prahyz]
verb (used with object), ap·prised, ap·pris·ing. Obsolete.
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apprise or apprize (əˈpraɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb (often foll by of)
to make aware; inform
 
 
apprize or apprize
 
vb
 

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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).
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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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