English dictionary

apprise

/@/'pr/aI/z/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

inform (somebody) of something

verb.communication

Synonyms advise apprize give notice notify send word

Source: WordNet 3.0
make aware of

verb.communication

Examples
Have the students been apprised of the tuition hike?

Synonyms apprize instruct wake

Source: WordNet 3.0
gain in value

verb.change

Synonyms appreciate apprize revalue

Antonyms depreciate devaluate devalue undervalue

Source: WordNet 3.0
increase the value of

verb.change

Synonyms appreciate apprize

Antonyms depreciate

Source: WordNet 3.0
To give notice, verbal or written; to inform; -- followed by of; as, we will apprise the general of an intended attack; he apprised the commander of what he had done.

verb

Source: webster1913