apprise

verb (apprise, apprises, apprised, apprising)

«apprise» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(formal) To apprise someone of something is to tell them about it or inform them. tree →

In the lessons

Used in formal letters, reports and the stiff exam voice: «Please keep me apprised of any changes» means «please keep telling me». In old stories, a servant apprises the king of news.

Examples

Please apprise me of any changes to the timetable. tree →
The captain was apprised of the danger. tree →
The head teacher apprised parents of the new rules. tree →
Keep me apprised of your progress. tree →
Badger apprised the others of the weasels' plan. tree →
We were not apprised of the decision. tree →

Note

Formal; in speech say «tell» or «let know». Pattern: apprise someone OF something. Do not confuse with «appraise» (to judge the value or quality of something).

On Mova

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