apprise Meaning, Definition & Usage

verb inform (somebody) of something
apprize; send word; give notice; notify; advise.
- I advised him that the rent was due
verb make aware of
instruct; apprize.
- Have the students been apprised of the tuition hike?
verb gain in value
appreciate; apprize; revalue.
- The yen appreciated again!
verb increase the value of
appreciate; apprize.
- The Germans want to appreciate the Deutsche Mark

F. appris, fem. apprise, p. p. apprendre to learn, to teach, to inform. Cf. Apprehend, Apprentice.

imperfect & past participle Apprised; present participle & verbal noun Apprising

To give notice, verbal or written; to inform; -- followed by of; as, we will apprise the general of an intended attack; he apprised the commander of what he had done.