apprise 1
/euh pruyz"/ , v.t., apprised, apprising .
to give notice to; inform; advise (often fol. by of ): to be apprised of the death of an old friend. Also, apprize .
[ 1685-95; appris taught, informed, ptp. of apprendre; see APPREHEND ]
apprise 2
/euh pruyz"/ , v.t., apprised, apprising . Obs.
appraise.