apprise

/ɐpɹˈa‍ɪz/

/əˈpɹaɪz/

to apprise

MAIN VERB

to inform or notify someone about a situation, event, or information

synonyms : advise

to assess or determine the value of something

synonyms : appreciate

antonyms : depreciate

Examples

1. Several years ago, my younger sister apprised me of the discussion on social media about whether a hotdog was a sandwich or just a hot dog.

2. Well, I've been apprised of the situation.

3. Well, I've been apprised of the situation.

4. so they were fully apprised of the bill's absurdity when it arrived in that esteemed body.