/ Dictionary / Index A apprise: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: ap•prise Pronunciation: (u-prīz'), [key] — -prised, -pris•ing. to give notice to; inform; advise (often fol. by of&hasp;): to be apprised of the death of an old friend. ap•prise Pronunciation: (u-prīz'), [key] — -prised, -pris•ing. appraise. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: apprise (Thesaurus) appressorium apprize Related Content Daily Word Quiz: pundit Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language