apprise — to inform someone about something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to inform someone about something
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈpraɪz/
Example Sentences
- The secretary forgot to apprise the boss that his mother-in-law was waiting in the lobby for three hours.
- I will apprise you of the meeting results as soon as possible.
- The detective apprised the victim's family of the new developments in the case.
apprise
VERB[/əˈpraɪz/]
to inform someone about something
A apprise professional communicating important information to engaged colleagues
App rise to inform — apprise with urgent news!
When you apprise at sunrise, the moment can comprise all hearts as one — unified in the dawn of shared knowing
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'apprendre' meaning 'to learn or inform', which comes from Latin 'apprendere' (ad- 'to' + prendere 'to take'). The word entered English in the 17th century with the sense of 'to inform or give notice'.
Breakdown
ap- (to) + prise (from Old French 'prise' meaning 'taken/learned') = apprise (to inform or give notice of something)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The secretary forgot to apprise the boss that his mother-in-law was waiting in the lobby for three hours.”
“I will apprise you of the meeting results as soon as possible.”
“The detective apprised the victim's family of the new developments in the case.”
“Please apprise me if you spot any UFOs during your night shift - I collect alien stories as a hobby.”
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