The difference between Acquaint and Apprise
When used as verbs, acquaint means to furnish or give experimental knowledge of, whereas apprise means to notify, or to make aware.
Acquaint is also adjective with the meaning: acquainted.
check bellow for the other definitions of Acquaint and Apprise
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Acquaint as a verb (transitive, followed by ''with''):
To furnish or give experimental knowledge of; to make (one) to know; to make familiar.
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Acquaint as a verb (transitive, archaic, followed by ''of'' or ''that''):
To communicate notice to; to inform; to make cognizant.
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Acquaint as a verb (transitive, obsolete):
To familiarize; to accustom.
Examples:
"rfquotek Evelyn"
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Acquaint as an adjective (obsolete):
Acquainted.
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Apprise as a verb (transitive):
To notify, or to make aware; to inform.