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

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   INFORM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary. Meaning of inform in English. inform. verb [ T ] us / ɪnˈfɔːrm / uk / ɪnˈfɔːm / 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?

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

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

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

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   1. to give or impart knowledge of a fact or circumstance to: We informed them of our arrival. 2. to supply (oneself) with knowledge of a matter or subject: She informed herself of all the pertinent facts. 3. to pervade or permeate with manifest effect: A love of nature informed his writing. 4. to animate or inspire.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › informInform - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

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

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   6 days ago · inform in British English. (ɪnˈfɔːm ) verb. 1. (tr; often foll by of or about) to give information to; tell. 2. (tr; often foll by of or about) to make conversant (with) 3. (intr; often foll by against or on) to give information regarding criminals, as to the police, etc.

7. 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.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishINFORM | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Meaning of inform – Learner’s Dictionary. inform. verb [ T ] uk / ɪnˈfɔːm / us. inform verb [T] (TELL) Add to word list. B1. to tell someone about something: If he calls me again, I shall inform the police. [ + (that) ] He informed us that we would have to leave. inform verb [T] (GIVE INFORMATION) B1. to give someone information about something: