apprise

Definitions

ad- (toward) + prise (from French aprendre 'to learn/teach', ← prehendere) = originally 'to teach,' now 'to inform.' Almost always used as 'apprise someone of something' and in fairly formal contexts (keep me apprised of any changes).

Common Collocations

• 1.apprise of告知关于

Example Sentences

• 1.

  Please apprise me of any changes to the schedule.

• 2.

  The staff were apprised of the new safety rules.

Easily Confused

apprise vs appraise — one letter apart, totally different. apprise (no extra 'a') = to inform: apprise me of the news. appraise = to assess the value/quality: appraise a painting, a performance appraisal. If you're telling someone something → apprise; if you're judging worth → appraise.