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

Cadwgan’s eyes filled with tears on being apprized of his promotion to so important a post, and he thanked Mr. Roberts from his heart of hearts for his confidence and kindness.

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Smith's forces, with those of the garrison, which had been duly apprized of the scheme, fell upon them, and routed them.

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Tennyson. µ In the United States, this word is often pronounced, and sometimes written, apprize.

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My Intention has only been to represent them sufficiently, that they may be so distinguished when they do occur, as to apprize the People of their great Danger.

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Matthew tells us, that Jesus showed himself to the two Marys on the road whilst returning from the sepulchre on purpose to apprize the disciples of what they had seen.

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Related Words

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