adj

apprised

Apprised (adj) means Told or informed about something, usually kept up to date. Example: “Please keep me apprised of any changes to the schedule.”

adj

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 notes

In 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “apprised” mean?

The word “apprised” means told or informed about something, usually kept up to date. In plain terms, formal way of saying someone has been told or kept informed.

How do you use “apprised” in a sentence?

Here is “apprised” used in a sentence: “Please keep me apprised of any changes to the schedule.”

What part of speech is “apprised”?

“Apprised” is an adjective.