inform (somebody) of something; I advised him that the rent was due

[ Syn: advise , notify , give notice , send word , apprise ]

make aware of; Have the students been apprised of the tuition hike?

[ Syn: instruct , apprise ]

gain in value; The yen appreciated again!

[ Syn: appreciate , apprise , revalue ]

increase the value of; The Germans want to appreciate the Deutsche Mark

[ Syn: appreciate , apprise ]