APPRISES Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

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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Indulge in an otherworldly spa treatment or unwind with a summer cocktail—your intention informs your itinerary.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
This is specifically what informs the ethos of Jason Scott & The High Heat, a band that has come to be known equally for their raw talent as their rancorous lyrics.

— Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

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Speaking vulnerably, Sandy tells us about her journey, and she is moved when Aesha gives her a necklace with a pendant engraved with the number 36 and an anchor.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026
His new novel, Vigil, tells the story of an angel tasked with helping a billionaire feel a degree of remorse for his actions before crossing over.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026

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Ted, naturally, advises everyone to stay positive, but the outlook isn’t great, and it’s not helped by the team doctor dragging his feet about seeing the Greyhounds star, which Keeley immediately clocks as sexism.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
After washing, Adriano advises laying brushes flat or upside down to dry, with the bristles pointing downward.

— Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of advises

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In this model, the device being signed into presents a code and instructs the user to enter it into a browser on a separate device.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026
Beside the cigarette vendor, another man is pulling a rainbow fishing net he's woven from its display on the long branch of a tree and instructs a cruiser to crouch before him.

— Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

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