apprize

Cadwgan’s eyes filled with tears on being apprized of his promotion to so important a post, and he thanked Mr. Roberts from his heart of hearts for his confidence and kindness.

Smith's forces, with those of the garrison, which had been duly apprized of the scheme, fell upon them, and routed them.

Tennyson. µ In the United States, this word is often pronounced, and sometimes written, apprize.

My Intention has only been to represent them sufficiently, that they may be so distinguished when they do occur, as to apprize the People of their great Danger.

Matthew tells us, that Jesus showed himself to the two Marys on the road whilst returning from the sepulchre on purpose to apprize the disciples of what they had seen.