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Cognizant vs Apprise - What's the difference?

cognizant | apprise |

As an adjective cognizant

is aware; fully informed; having understanding.

As a verb apprise is

to notify, or to make aware; to inform.

cognizant

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Aware; fully informed; having understanding
    • The defendant is cognizant that this is a serious charge.

    Antonyms

    * unwitting

    See also

    * cognisant * cognize

    apprise

    English

    Verb

    (appris)
  • To notify, or to make aware; to inform.

    • Synonyms

    * keep (someone)

    See also

    * appraise

    Anagrams

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