apprize meaning and definition

APPRIZE verb

Definition of apprize (verb)

1. inform (somebody) of something
   • "I advised him that the rent was due"
   • synonyms: advise, apprise, give notice, notify, send word
2. make aware of
   • "Have the students been apprised of the tuition hike?"
   • synonyms: apprise, instruct
3. gain in value
   • "The yen appreciated again!"
   • synonyms: appreciate, apprise, revalue
   • antonym: depreciate
4. increase the value of
   • "The Germans want to appreciate the Deutsche Mark"
   • synonyms: appreciate, apprise
   • antonym: depreciate