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inform¹ Definition

in·form (in fôrm′)

transitive verb

    1. Obsolete to give form to
    2. to give character to; be the formative principle of
    3. to give or inspire with some specific quality or character
  2. Rare to form or shape (the mind); teach; instruct
  3. to give knowledge of something to; tell; acquaint with a fact, etc.

Etymology: ME informen < OFr enformer < L informare: see in- & form

intransitive verb

  1. to give information
  2. to give information laying blame or accusation upon another

inform² Definition

in·form (in fôrm′)

adjective

Archaic without form; formless

Etymology: Fr informe < L informis

inform Synonyms

inform

v.

  1. To give information

    apprise, notify, acquaint, familiarize; see notify 1, tell 1.

  2. To give incriminating information; often used with ""on''

    denounce, betray, implicate, report on, tattle, name names, tell tales, tell on*, snitch*, squeal*, rat*, talk*, blab*, sell out*, sell down the river*, blow the whistle*, put the finger on*, finger*, spill the beans*, sing*, squawk*, fink*, stool*, drop a dime*. See syn. study at notify.notify.

inform Usage Examples

Preposition: about

progress: You should also keep us informed about the progress of your application.

Object

  • decision: In essence, all you need to make a fully informed decision of where to dine.
  • debate: The research proposed here will inform debates on the effectiveness of these changes.
  • member: The committee sends regular mailings informing members of forthcoming events.
  • complainant: The Ombudsman would inform the complainant as appropriate about the time limits on complaints to his Office.
  • reader: This is purely an announcement list to inform readers where to find new reviews posted on the NHI Review website.
  • decision-making: Some standards are quite general such as the UN Global Compact and can be developed to underlie and inform decision-making.

Preposition: on

progress: Pls keep me informed on the progress you make tomorrow regarding opening an account with UMCIB.

Modifying Another Word

  • reliably: A Japanese launch is also in the works, which I'm reliably informed will be going ahead in early December.
  • fully: In essence, all you need to make a fully informed decision of where to dine.

Used with why or when

  • whenever: The head of the department should be informed whenever it is considered necessary to leave rooms locked.
  • when: The store should be clearly labeled and the cast and crew informed when pyrotechnics are being loaded.
  • who: You will be informed who will be carrying out your assessment in advance of your appointment, by letter.

Preposition: in

advance: Prices include an excellent full English breakfast; special diets are happily catered for if informed in advance.

Preposition: of

  • progress: I have asked him to keep me informed of progress.
  • outcome: You will be informed of the outcome of the review in due course.
  • development: An ongoing training program to keep you informed of the latest industry developments.
  • decision: In all cases, the student must be informed of the decision in writing.
  • change: Harbor users will be informed of any changes or new navigational dangers by publication of Harbor Notices.
  • vacancy: This service is completely free of charge and automated, enabling you to be kept informed of the new vacancies we have.