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/əˈpɹaɪz/ · verb
To make (someone or oneself) aware of some information; to inform, to notify..
The ears apprise the brain of sound.
[I]n general, he reſolve to Govern vvell: And […] Throughly and rightly to appriſe himſelf of that Principle that is the Soul of the Government; […]
As you have considered human nature in all its lights, you must be extremely well apprised, that there is a very close correspondence between the outward and the inward man; […]
Thus far vve ſee hovv the learned Pagans might apprize themſelves from oral information of the particulars of our Saviour's hiſtory.
As ſhe is a mighty Letter-vvriter, I hope ſhe has had the Duty to apprize you of her Intrigue vvith the young Clergyman; […]
[…] Fox, he said, he knew would not have engaged in the management of the Parliament, had he been apprized that he (Bute) intended to retire, and it had been necessary to the King's affairs that Fox should carry them through the session.
He led the way to the adjoining cell, which, as the reader is apprised, was occupied by Gurth the swine-herd.— […]
But when it is considered, that by a reciprocal understanding, the Pilot fish seem to act as scouts to the shark, warning him of danger, and apprising him of the vicinity of prey; and moreover, in case of his being killed, evincing their anguish by certain agitations, otherwise inexplicable; the whole thing becomes a mystery unfathomable.
Use apprise when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Apprise means To make (someone or oneself) aware of some information; to inform, to notify..
Common synonyms include acquaint, keep (someone) abreast of, keep someone posted, advise.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
The ears apprise the brain of sound.
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