apprise

Definition of apprise

Verbs

inform (somebody) of something
Synonyms:
advise, apprize, give notice, notify, send word
Type of:
inform
impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to
make aware of
"Have the students been apprised of the tuition hike?"
Synonyms:
apprize, instruct
Types:
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direct
give directions to; point somebody into a certain direction
talk down
direct and control (the flight of an airplane during landing) via radio
point the way
indicate the right path or direction
brief
give essential information to someone
Type of:
inform
impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to
gain in value
Synonyms:
appreciate, apprize, revalue
Antonyms:
depreciate
lose in value
devaluate, devalue, undervalue
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Type of:
increase
become bigger or greater in amount
increase the value of
Synonyms:
appreciate, apprize
revalue
gain in value
Antonyms:
depreciate
lower the value of something
devaluate, devalue, undervalue
lose in value
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Type of:
revalue
value anew

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