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Apprise

/əˈpraɪz/
verbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To inform or notify someone about something.

    "Please apprise me of any changes to the schedule."
  2. 2

    To make someone aware of a situation or fact.

    "The manager will apprise the team of the new policies."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'apprise' originates from the Middle English 'apprisen', which is derived from the Old French 'appriser', meaning 'to inform or notify'. The term has evolved over time to emphasize the act of making someone aware or informing them about something.

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