apprise

 
Pronunciation: /əˈprʌɪz/

verb

[with object]
  • inform or tell (someone): I thought it right to apprise Chris of what had happened

Origin:

late 17th century: from French appris, apprise, past participle of apprendre 'learn, teach', from Latin apprehendere (see apprehend)

The verb apprise is frequently confused with appraise. See appraise (usage).