apprise

Synonym Chooser

How does the verb apprise differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of apprise are acquaint, inform, and notify. While all these words mean "to make one aware of something," apprise implies communicating something of special interest or importance.

keep us apprised of the situation

When would acquaint be a good substitute for apprise?

The meanings of acquaint and apprise largely overlap; however, acquaint lays stress on introducing to or familiarizing with.

acquaint yourself with the keyboard

When might inform be a better fit than apprise?

The words inform and apprise can be used in similar contexts, but inform implies the imparting of knowledge especially of facts or occurrences.

informed us of the crisis

When is notify a more appropriate choice than apprise?

The synonyms notify and apprise are sometimes interchangeable, but notify implies sending notice of something requiring attention or demanding action.

notified the witness when to appear

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of apprise In diplomatic talks, Modi also apprised Saudi and other Gulf leaders of Pakistan's role in fostering terrorism, seeking broader support against such extremism, according India's Ministry of External Affairs. Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025 In the first 24 hours of the Eaton fire, Pasadena’s communications director helped activate four different kinds of alerts to keep its residents apprised of evacuation orders, while also hopping on several news programs and doing interviews to share updates in real time. Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025 The decision came amid strong behind-the-scenes pushback from Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill, according to a GOP senator who was apprised of the decision to reverse Monday’s budget memo. Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 29 Jan. 2025 The administration announced mass firings at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), one of the principal agencies that keep Americans apprised of the onrushing damage caused by planetary heating. Saul Elbein, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for apprise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprise
Verb
  • Some of his friends are aware, and Mayer spoke with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali to inform him of the campaign only the day prior, out of courtesy.
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 5 July 2025
  • In May, an American Airlines plane canceled its takeoff at Washington National after it was informed that an aircraft was landing on an intersecting runway.
    Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 4 July 2025
Verb
  • The 21-year-old running back was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery (domestic) in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Saturday, July 12, the Fort Lauderdale Police Department told PEOPLE.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 13 July 2025
  • An attorney told the Herald/Times her client was detained by federal immigration agents after a routine-check in at an ICE field office.
    Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 13 July 2025
Verb
  • The Consumer Product Safety Commission advises that children do not use fireworks, including sparklers.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 July 2025
  • The Context Diogo Jose Teixeira da Silva, who went by Diogo Jota, and his brother André died on Thursday while driving from Spain to England after a doctor advised them not to fly after Jota received minor lung surgery.
    Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
Verb
  • Protesters were instructed to disperse before agents deployed what appeared to be tear-gas canisters and flash-bangs into the crowd, eventually breaking up the mob.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2025
  • Shoppers are instructed to return the product to any Walmart store for a full refund.
    MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025

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“Apprise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprise. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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