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apprize

/əˈpraɪz/
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Other forms: apprized; apprizing; apprizes

Definitions of apprize
  1. verb
    inform (somebody) of something
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    type of:
    inform
    impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to
  2. verb
    make aware of
    synonyms: apprise, instruct
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    types:
    direct
    give directions to; point somebody into a certain direction
    brief
    give essential information to someone
    talk down
    direct and control (the flight of an airplane during landing) via radio
    point the way
    indicate the right path or direction
    type of:
    inform
    impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to
  3. verb
    gain in value
    synonyms: appreciate, apprise, revalue
    appreciate, apprise
    increase the value of
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    type of:
    increase
    become bigger or greater in amount
  4. verb
    increase the value of
    synonyms: appreciate, apprise
    appreciate, apprise, revalue
    gain in value
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    type of:
    revalue
    value anew
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