apprises

verb

present tense third-person singular of apprise
as in informs
to give information to let me apprise you of the current situation

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  1. informs
  2. tells
  3. advises
  4. instructs
Verb
  • The word algebra derives from the al-jabr in this title, which, by extension, also informs the word algorithm.
    — Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026
  • An analysis of the demand for different majors among applicants is one input that informs the school’s course adjustments, officials said.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of informs
Verb
  • Here are seven of the biggest eclipse myths – and why the science tells a very different story.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Each piece is highly detailed and whimsical, and tells a personal story.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of tells
Verb
  • Clay regularly advises organizations on using existential psychology and behavioral science to improve their products, services, and workplace culture.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 6 Aug. 2026
  • For any condition, aim for no more than 300 mg of elemental magnesium daily unless your doctor advises otherwise.
    — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of advises
Verb
  • Carpenter instructs first, grabbing a shallow dish and mixing in some apple cider vinegar along with a few drops of dish soap.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 July 2026
  • While the robot is adjusting the bed, the user instructs it to stop midway through the task.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
Definition of instructs
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