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apprise

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How does the verb apprise differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of apprise are acquaint, inform, and notify. While all these words mean "to make one aware of something," apprise implies communicating something of special interest or importance.

keep us apprised of the situation

When would acquaint be a good substitute for apprise?

The meanings of acquaint and apprise largely overlap; however, acquaint lays stress on introducing to or familiarizing with.

acquaint yourself with the keyboard

When might inform be a better fit than apprise?

The words inform and apprise can be used in similar contexts, but inform implies the imparting of knowledge especially of facts or occurrences.

informed us of the crisis

When is notify a more appropriate choice than apprise?

The synonyms notify and apprise are sometimes interchangeable, but notify implies sending notice of something requiring attention or demanding action.

notified the witness when to appear

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of apprise The acclaimed independent filmmaker, who has also taught film at Bard College for nearly two decades, spoke to Vogue last week about the noteworthy events at the edge of the action, the artist who inspired Mooney’s wardrobe, and the materials that apprised O’Connor of 1970 America. Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025 The fountain’s ninety-six-year-old creator was not apprised of the work’s impending destruction but instead was alerted by his children, who had read about it online. News Desk, Artforum, 16 Oct. 2025 And those talks are underway, and the president is very much on the ball and is being apprised of this situation. Alexander Smith, NBC news, 6 Oct. 2025 Most of the cases presented took place during the 80s and 90s in Korea, before the internet, streaming video, and mobile devices kept us so apprised of manmade horrors being perpetrated on the other side of the world. Kayti Burt, Time, 15 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for apprise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprise
Verb
  • On the whole, higher limits offer better protection, so recognizing the differences in coverage between minimum requirements and real-life needs can inform better decision-making in this regard.
    Ethan M. Stone, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Local fire and government authorities are notified prior to burn days and kept informed throughout prescribed fire operations.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Police added that Lattimore was arrested for not telling the officer there was a gun inside the vehicle when asked.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Federal prosecutors have launched a new criminal investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James, after a grand jury previously declined to indict her twice on unrelated criminal charges, two sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
    Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • In a Facebook post, the CAIC advised skiers to be aware of areas with the highest avalanche danger.
    Christa Swanson, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Last January, Navajo leaders advised citizens to carry their Certificate of Indian Blood or tribal identification card.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • On Friday, after Chew instructed jurors on how to evaluate opening statements, Baker presented surveillance footage from Building 10, Stanford’s executive offices.
    Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2026
  • My trail instructed me to begin with a 10-minute session in the hot stone room, followed by a Kneipp walk, then time in the hydro pool, aromatic steam room, waterfall shower, bio sauna, and salt relaxation room, ending in the herbal tea room.
    Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026

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“Apprise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprise. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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