apprise in WordNet English dictionary

1. inform (somebody) of something
   "I advised him that the rent was due"
   advise  notify  give notice  send word  apprise  apprize 
   
2. gain in value
   "The yen appreciated again!"
   appreciate  apprize  apprise  revalue 
   
3. increase the value of
   "The Germans want to appreciate the Deutsche Mark"
   appreciate  apprize  apprise 
   
4. make aware of
   "Have the students been apprised of the tuition hike?"
   instruct  apprise  apprize