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apprise
What does apprise mean?
apprise (verb): to make (someone or oneself) aware of some information; to inform, to notify.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use apprise in a sentence?
- The ears apprise the brain of sound. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce apprise?
/əˈpɹaɪz/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does apprise come from?
Borrowed from French appris, apprise, the past participle form of apprendre (“to learn; to teach”), from Middle French apprendre, aprendre (“to learn”), from Old French aprendre, aprandre (“to learn; to educate, teach”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “apprise” mean?
to make (someone or oneself) aware of some information; to inform, to notify
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