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   in·form

   /inˈfôrm/

   verb

   • 1. give (someone) facts or information; tell: "he wrote to her, informing her of the situation" Similar telllet someone knownotifyappriseadviseannounce toimpart tocommunicate tobriefprimeenlightensend word tokeep postedinformal:put in the picturefill inclue in/upgive the lowdown to
   • ▪ give incriminating information about someone to the police or other authority: "people called a confidential hotline to inform on friends, neighbors, and family members" Similar denouncegive awaybetrayincriminateinculpatereporttell the authorities/police aboutdouble-crosssell outstab in the backbe a Judas togive someone a Judas kissturn Queen's/King's evidenceinformal:ratsquealsqueakblabsplittelltell tales aboutblow the whistlespill the beansput the finger onsell down the riversnitchpeachgrassshopsneaknarkstitch updo the dirty onclyperat outdrop a/the dime onfingerjobdobpimppoolshelfput someone's pot onpoint the bone atrare:delate
   • 2. give an essential or formative principle or quality to: "the relationship of the citizen to the state is informed by the democratic ideal" Similar suffusepervadepermeateinfuseimbuesaturateilluminateanimatecharacterizetypify

   Word Origin Middle Englishenforme, informe ‘give form or shape to’, also ‘form the mind of, teach’, from Old French enfourmer, from Latin informare ‘shape, fashion, describe’, from in- ‘into’ + forma ‘a form’.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › informInform Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of INFORM is to communicate knowledge to. How to use inform in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Inform.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINFORM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   inform. verb [ T ] uk / ɪnˈfɔːm / us / ɪnˈfɔːrm / Add to word list. B1. to tell someone about particular facts: The name of the dead man will not be released until his relatives have been informed. be informed about Why wasn't I informed about this earlier? be informed of Walters was not properly informed of the reasons for her arrest.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › informINFORM Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster

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   How does the verb inform differ from other similar words? Some common synonyms of inform are acquaint, apprise, and notify. While all these words mean "to make one aware of something," inform implies the imparting of knowledge especially of facts or occurrences.

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   To inform is to tell someone news, pass on wisdom, leak gossip, or give instruction. You've been informed that you won the raffle at the county fair. What are you going to do with all that cheese?

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINFORM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   inform. verb [ T ] us / ɪnˈfɔːrm / uk / ɪnˈfɔːm / Add to word list Add to word list. B1. to tell someone about particular facts: The name of the dead man will not be released until his relatives have been informed. be informed about Why wasn't I informed about this earlier?

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › informINFORM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Inform definition: to give or impart knowledge of a fact or circumstance to. See examples of INFORM used in a sentence.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINFORM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If a situation or activity is informed by an idea or a quality, that idea or quality is very noticeable in it. [ formal ] All great songs are informed by a certain sadness and tension.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › informInform - definition of inform by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. To impart information to; make aware of something: We were informed by mail of the change in plans. The nurse informed me that visiting hours were over. b. To acquaint (oneself) with knowledge of a subject. 2. a.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishinform verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    Definition of inform verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishinform verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    inform. verb. /ɪnˈfɔrm/. Verb Forms. to tell someone about something, especially in an official way inform somebody (of/about something) Please inform us of any changes of address. The leaflet informs customers about healthy eating. He went to inform them of his decision.