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apprize

verb
ap·​prize | \ ə-ˈprīz 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

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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