apprise meaning

UK US /əˈpraɪz/ 2 syllables

apprise (verb): gain in value.

Spelling: apprise (British) · apprize (American)

apprise has 4 meanings in this dictionary.

apprise as a verb

  1. gain in value
    • The yen appreciated again!

    Synonyms: appreciate, apprize, revalue

    Type of: increase

  2. increase the value of
    • The Germans want to appreciate the Deutsche Mark

    Synonyms: appreciate, apprize

    Type of: revalue

  3. inform (somebody) of something
    • I advised him that the rent was due

    Synonyms: advise, notify, give notice, send word, apprize

    Type of: inform

    Related forms: apprisal

  4. make aware of
    • Have the students been apprised of the tuition hike?

    Synonyms: instruct, apprize

    Type of: inform

    Kinds: direct, brief

How to pronounce apprise

apprise is pronounced /əˈpraɪz/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with apprise

Word lists: words starting with AP · words ending in SE · 7-letter words

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