apprize vs send word

apprize and send word both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
apprize	No	No	Yes	No
send word	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, apprize and send word are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of apprize include advise, apprise, give notice, notify.

apprize (verb)	send word (verb)
increase the value of	inform (somebody) of something
gain in value
make aware of
inform (somebody) of something