Apprise

/əˈpraɪz/
verb

To inform or tell someone about something.

Please apprise me of any changes in the schedule.
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  • apprise someone of something
  • apprise of changes

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Formal

verb

To inform or tell someone about something.

Please apprise me of any changes in the schedule.
Visual representation of "apprise" - To inform or tell someone about something

Often appears as...

  • apprise someone of something
  • apprise of changes

Usage tips

Formal

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Expect Updates

Used when information is likely to change and those involved should be kept aware of new developments.

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Keep the team apprised of any progress on the project.
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Professional Context

Often found in business or formal settings to imply a responsibility to inform others.

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I'll apprise you of our decision after the board meeting.
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Impart Importance

Conveys that the information is important and warrants attention or action from the listener.

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The manager apprised the staff of the urgent compliance updates.
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Quote examples

Alex Berenson

American Author

Traditionally, companies have made major announcements before or after the close of trading so that all interested investors and analysts are apprised of the news before trading resumes in their stocks.
Portrait of Alex Berenson

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Martin Van Buren

American President

It affords me sincere pleasure to be able to apprise you of the entire removal of the Cherokee Nation of Indians to their new homes west of the Mississippi.
Portrait of Martin Van Buren

Quote examples

Alex Berenson

American Author

Traditionally, companies have made major announcements before or after the close of trading so that all interested investors and analysts are apprised of the news before trading resumes in their stocks.
Portrait of Alex Berenson

Quote examples

Martin Van Buren

American President

It affords me sincere pleasure to be able to apprise you of the entire removal of the Cherokee Nation of Indians to their new homes west of the Mississippi.
Portrait of Martin Van Buren
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