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apprize

verb
ap·​prize | \ É™-ˈprÄ«z How to pronounce apprize (audio) \
apprized; apprizing

Definition of apprize

transitive verb

: value, appreciate

Examples of apprize in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 By morning, New York's residents were apprized of Meili's attack through initial news reports. — Lincoln Anthony Blades, Teen Vogue, "Central Park Five Case, Explained," 18 July 2017

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First Known Use of apprize

14th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for apprize

Middle English apprisen, from Anglo-French *appriser, from a- (from Latin ad-) + preiser, priser to value, prize — more at prize

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