SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS

apprise

verb

To inform someone of something.

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Make someone aware

Closest synonyms

inform notify advise brief acquaint update

Related words and expressions

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Usage distinction

Apprise and acquaint take of or with; brief often means providing a concise overview.

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See apprise in use

Please apprise the committee of any change to the schedule.

Dictionary practice example.

The producer promised to apprise every student interviewer of the room change before anyone traveled to the old recording studio.

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