View synonyms for apprize

apprize

[ uh-prahyz ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

, Obsolete.

, ap·prized, ap·priz·ing.

apprize

[ uh-prahyz ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

, ap·prized, ap·priz·ing.

Origin of apprize¹

1400–50; late Middle English aprisen < Middle French apris ( i ) er, equivalent to a- a- ⁵ + prisier to prize ²

I shall give the earliest notice of this to the worthy Capt. Tomlinson, that he may apprize uncle John of it.

He avoided, however, seeing and speaking to Seneca; but sent in a centurion to apprize him of his final doom.

I must apprize him that its highest beauty is only discovered by an horizontal sun in the winter months.

The servant replied affirmatively, and, showing the visitor into a small room, went to apprize his master.

I wish to apprize your Lordship that I think it will be necessary for the defendants to call witnesses.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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