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Definition of apprise

apprise

/əˈpraɪz/
ap · prise
Past Simple:apprised
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Past Participle:apprised
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Present Participle:apprising
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apprise Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To inform or tell someone formally about a particular situation or development.

Example

"The committee asked the director to apprise them of any changes to the project timeline."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'apprise' (to inform or notify, typically followed by 'of') with 'appraise' (to assess the value or quality of something).

• Rhymes for apprise

• Nearby Words

apprehensiveness
apprentice
apprenticeship
apprise
approach
approachability
approachable

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 17th century from French 'appris', the past participle of 'apprendre' (to learn or teach), which derives from Latin 'apprehendere' (to grasp or lay hold of).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Apprise. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/apprise
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