1. Inform (somebody) of something
   "I apprised him that the rent was due";
   - advise, notify, give notice, send word
    
2. Make aware of
   "Have the students been apprised of the tuition hike?";
   - instruct
    
3. [Brit, archaic] Estimate or determine the nature, value, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
   "I will have the family jewels apprised by a professional";
   - measure, evaluate, valuate [N. Amer], assess, appraise, value, scope, apprize [archaic]

Sounds like: apprize

Derived forms: apprised, apprises, apprising

Type of: evaluate, inform, judge, pass judgment