apprise
To inform or notify someone of something important
Examples
In a meeting
“Please apprise the team of any changes to the project scope.”
Over coffee
“I'll apprise you of the situation once I know more details.”
Why this word
inform
apprise implies formally notifying someone of important information they need to know, while inform is more general
tell
apprise is formal and implies official or important notification, while tell is casual and general
notify
apprise emphasizes giving someone knowledge they should have, while notify focuses on formal announcement without the advisory tone
Usage tip
More formal than 'tell' or 'inform'; best for important updates requiring awareness
Etymology
French 'appris' (taught, informed) from 'apprendre' (to learn, teach)
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