apprize
1 Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used with object)
Other Word Forms
- apprizer noun
Etymology
Origin of apprize
1400–50; late Middle English aprisen < Middle French apris ( i ) er, equivalent to a- a- 5 + prisier to prize 2
Example Sentences
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We therefore encamped at half past two o'clock in a pleasant pine clump, and immediately set fire to a tree to apprize the Indians of our situation.
From Narrative of a Second Expedition to the Shores of the Polar Sea by Franklin, John
Evidently, in spite of my protests, the priest concluded that I wanted an audience with Cardinal Newman, for saying that he would apprize him of my visit, he disappeared.
From Forty Years of 'Spy' by Ward, Leslie
There was a good deal of firing going on in the suburbs nearest to the position, which this Highlander thought it right to apprize his people of.
From Twenty-Five Years in the Rifle Brigade by Surtees, William
Presumed archaic spellings have not been changed: apprize, assertor, fusileers, grashoppers, harraing, mocassins, reconnoissance, sailer, siene, shrapnell, spunging, vere, visiters, woful.
From Twenty-Five Years in the Rifle Brigade by Surtees, William
The services of Augustus and the Indian lads being no longer required, I despatched them to the Fort, to apprize the party there of our approach.
From Narrative of a Second Expedition to the Shores of the Polar Sea by Franklin, John
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