Apprise — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ə-ˈprīz/ ap·prise

Meaning & Definition of Apprise

Apprise (verb)

  1. to give notice to, tell

Apprise (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to give information to

    "let me apprise you of the current situation"

    similar: acquaint, advise, brief, catch up, clear, clue (in), enlighten, familiarize, fill in, hip, inform, instruct, tell, verse, wise (up), keep (someone) posted, let someone know
    related: advertise, alert, notify, announce (to), disclose (to), assure, certify, convince, reassure, warrant, educate, lecture, school, teach, tutor, disabuse, disenchant, disillusion, undeceive
    near: misinform, mislead

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Apprise

The most common words with a similar meaning to Apprise:

acquaint, advise, brief, catch up, clear, clue (in), enlighten, familiarize, fill in, hip, inform, instruct, tell, verse, wise (up), keep (someone) posted, let someone know

Related Words for Apprise

advertise, alert, notify, announce (to), disclose (to), assure, certify, convince, reassure, warrant, educate, lecture, school, teach, tutor, disabuse, disenchant, disillusion, undeceive

Near Antonyms of Apprise

misinform, mislead

Word Forms of Apprise

Inflections: apprised, apprising

Origin & Etymology of Apprise

French appris, past participle of apprendre to learn, teach, from Old French aprendre

First known use: circa 1680

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Apprise

Frequently Asked Questions about Apprise

What does "Apprise" mean?

"Apprise" means to give notice to, tell. As a verb, it is defined as: to give notice to, tell.

What is another word for "Apprise"?

Other words for "Apprise" include acquaint, advise, brief, catch up, clear, clue (in), enlighten and familiarize. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Apprise" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Apprise"?

There are 36 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Apprise". Common alternatives include acquaint, advise, brief, catch up, clear, clue (in), enlighten, familiarize, fill in and hip.

How do you use "Apprise" in a sentence?

Examples of "Apprise" in a sentence: "let me apprise you of the current situation".

Is "Apprise" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Apprise" is a verb.

Is "Apprise" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Apprise" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Apprise"?

"Apprise" is pronounced /ə-ˈprīz/ and divided into syllables as ap·prise.

What is the origin of the word "Apprise"?

"Apprise" comes from French appris, past participle of apprendre to learn, teach, from Old French aprendre. First known use: circa 1680.