adj
apprised
adj
1
Told or informed about something, usually kept up to date.
"Please keep me apprised of any changes to the schedule."
"The board was fully apprised of the risks before voting."
How to Use Apprised
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFormal way of saying someone has been told or kept informed.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with appraised (evaluated, e.g. a house is appraised) — apprised is about being informed, appraised is about judging value.
Easily confused with
appraised
Common pairings
keep someone apprised
fully apprised
apprised of the situation
Word Forms
more apprised comparative, most apprised superlative
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Rhymes for apprised
raised
poised
advised
bruised
promised
baptised
despised
surprised
exercised
disguised
civilised
televised
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