send word vs apprize

send word and apprize both are verbs.

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

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

Other synonyms of send word include advise, apprise, give notice, notify.

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