be apprised of — to be informed or made aware of something, especially important or recent information
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to be informed or made aware of something, especially important or recent information
Pronunciation (IPA): /bi əˈpraɪzd ʌv/
Example Sentences
- The boss wants to be apprised of office gossip, but only the juicy parts.
- Please keep me apprised of any changes to the meeting schedule.
- The shareholders must be apprised of the company's financial status.
be apprised of
NOUN[/bi əˈpraɪzd ʌv/]
to be informed or made aware of something, especially important or recent information
The general was apprised of the enemy's advance just before dawn.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
This phrase derives from French 'appris', the past participle of 'apprendre' (to learn, to teach). Originally meaning 'to teach' or 'to inform', the term evolved to its modern sense of receiving or being given information passively.
Breakdown
apprendre (to learn/teach) → appris (past participle) → apprise (to inform/notify). The passive construction 'be apprised of' emphasizes the act of being informed rather than actively learning.
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📝Examples
“The boss wants to be apprised of office gossip, but only the juicy parts.”
“Please keep me apprised of any changes to the meeting schedule.”
“The shareholders must be apprised of the company's financial status.”
“I was not apprised of the fact that wearing pajamas to work was inappropriate.”
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