inform implies the imparting of knowledge especially of facts or occurrences.
informed us of the crisis
acquaint lays stress on introducing to or familiarizing with.
acquaint yourself with the keyboard
apprise implies communicating something of special interest or importance.
keep us apprised of the situation
notify implies sending notice of something requiring attention or demanding action.
notified the witness when to appear
Examples of apprise in a Sentence
let me apprise you of the current situation
Recent Examples on the WebDuring his first day on the stand, Cohen testified that Trump was fully apprised of the payment to Daniels and promised to reimburse him.—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 14 May 2024 Coach Geno Auriemma, when apprised of Fudd’s appearance, was rather pleased.—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2024 While talking with Hello!, William’s aunt, Sarah, Duchess of York, praised Catherine for how well she’s handled the public interest in wanting to be apprised of her journey.—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024 Via radio, groups within the territory keep one another apprised of the approach of devious gold miners, and exchange updates on children who have fallen ill to the various illnesses (malaria, coronavirus) that the outsiders bring into the region.—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for apprise
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Word History
Etymology
French appris, past participle of apprendre to learn, teach, from Old French aprendre
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