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Pressed close to, or lying against, something for its whole length, as against a stem,
To give notice, verbal or written; to inform; -- followed by of; as, we will apprise the general of an intended attack; he apprised the commander of what he had done.
Notice; information.
of Apprise
of Apprise
See Appraisal.
To appraise; to value; to appreciate.
Appraisement.
An appraiser.
A creditor for whom an appraisal is made.
To come near to in place, time, or character; to draw nearer to; as, to approach the city; to approach my cabin; he approached the age of manhood.
See Approaching.
The advanced works, trenches, or covered roads made by besiegers in their advances toward a fortress or military post.
A way, passage, or avenue by which a place or buildings can be approached; an access.
Movements to gain favor; advances.
A access, or opportunity of drawing near.
The act of drawing near; a coming or advancing near.
To take approaches to.
To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.
To draw near, in a figurative sense; to make advances; to approximate; as, he approaches to the character of the ablest statesman.