apprised
|ə-ˈpraɪzd|
C1
/əˈpraɪz/
(apprise)
inform
Etymology
Etymology Information
'apprise' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'apprendre', where the root carried the sense 'to teach' or 'to make known'.
Historical Evolution
'apprise' changed from Old French 'apprendre' (and related medieval forms) into Middle English forms such as 'apprisen' and eventually became the modern English verb 'apprise'.
Meaning Changes
Initially it carried the broader sense 'to teach, to make known'; over time it specialized to the modern sense 'to inform or notify'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'apprise' — to inform or notify someone; to make someone aware of something.
She was apprised of the schedule changes before the meeting.
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Last updated: 2025/09/27 06:16