apprize

¹

[ uh-prahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, Obsolete.

, ap·prized, ap·priz·ing.

1. appraise.

apprize

²

[ uh-prahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, ap·prized, ap·priz·ing.

1. apprise ¹.

Other Words From

• ap·prizer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of apprize¹

1400–50; late Middle English aprisen < Middle French apris ( i ) er, equivalent to a- a- ⁵ + prisier to prize ²

Example Sentences

I shall give the earliest notice of this to the worthy Capt. Tomlinson, that he may apprize uncle John of it.

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He avoided, however, seeing and speaking to Seneca; but sent in a centurion to apprize him of his final doom.

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I must apprize him that its highest beauty is only discovered by an horizontal sun in the winter months.

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The servant replied affirmatively, and, showing the visitor into a small room, went to apprize his master.

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I wish to apprize your Lordship that I think it will be necessary for the defendants to call witnesses.

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Related Words

• assess
• audit
• calculate
• check out
• evaluate
• examine
• gauge
• inspect
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