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Apprise: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Apprise verb. To tell someone about something; to inform.
How to say it
uh-PRIZE/əˈprʌɪz/
2 syllables, stressed on the second (PRIZE). Forms: apprised.
Apprise in a sentence
Please keep me apprised of any changes to the schedule.
The solicitor apprised her of her rights.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- inform
- notify
- tell
- brief
Usage note
Apprise means inform and usually comes with of: apprise them of the news. Appraise means assess the value of something.
Don’t confuse with appraise
appraise (verb): To judge the worth, quality or condition of something.
Where apprise comes from
From French appris, taught or learned, from apprendre, to learn.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
The solicitor _____ her of her rights.
- apprise
- flaunt
- deprecate
Show the answer
apprise: The solicitor apprised her of her rights.