apprize

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[ uh-prahyz ]
/ əˈpraɪz /
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verb (used with object), ap·prized, ap·priz·ing. Obsolete.

appraise.

Origin of apprize

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1400–50; late Middle English aprisen < Middle French apris(i)er, equivalent to a- a-5 + prisier to prize2

OTHER WORDS FROM apprize

ap·priz·er, noun

Words nearby apprize

apprehensive, apprentice, appressed, appressorium, apprise, apprize, appro, approach, approach light, approach shot, approachable

Definition for apprize (2 of 3)

apprize 2
[ uh-prahyz ]
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verb (used with object), ap·prized, ap·priz·ing.

apprise1.

Definition for apprize (3 of 3)

apprise 1

or ap·prize

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verb (used with object), ap·prised, ap·pris·ing.

to give notice to; inform; advise (often followed by of): to be apprised of the death of an old friend.

Origin of apprise

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1685–95; < French appris taught, informed, past participle of apprendre; see apprehend

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH apprise

appraise apprise

Words related to apprize

appreciate, cherish, preserve, worship, adore, conserve, revere, love, defend, harbor, treasure, honor, admire, encourage, entertain, embrace, cultivate, safeguard, enshrine, count

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British Dictionary definitions for apprize

apprise

apprize

/ (əˈpraɪz) /

verb

(tr often foll by of) to make aware; inform

Word Origin for apprise

C17: from French appris, from apprendre to teach; learn; see apprehend

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