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apprise

ap·prise
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-prahyz]
    • /əˈpraɪz/
    • /əˈpraɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-prahyz]
    • /əˈpraɪz/

Definitions of apprise word

  • verb apprise When you are apprised of something, someone tells you about it. 3
  • verb apprise to make aware; inform 3
  • verb transitive apprise to inform or notify 3
  • abbreviation APPRISE appraise. 1
  • noun apprise Inform or tell (someone). 1
  • verb apprise (Transitive Verb) To notify, or to make aware; to inform. 0

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Origin of apprise

First appearance:

before 1685
One of the 48% oldest English words
1685-95; < French appris taught, informed, past participle of apprendre; see apprehend

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Parts of speech for Apprise

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

apprise popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

apprise usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for apprise

verb apprise

  • inform — to give or impart knowledge of a fact or circumstance to: He informed them of his arrival.
  • advise — If you advise someone to do something, you tell them what you think they should do.
  • notify — to inform (someone) or give notice to: to notify the police of a crime.
  • brief — Something that is brief lasts for only a short time.
  • fill in — a full supply; enough to satisfy want or desire: to eat one's fill.

Antonyms for apprise

verb apprise

  • conceal — If you conceal something, you cover it or hide it carefully.
  • hide — Informal. to administer a beating to; thrash.
  • secret — done, made, or conducted without the knowledge of others: secret negotiations.

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