inform¹ Definition
in·form (in fôrm′)
transitive verb
- Obsolete to give form to
- to give character to; be the formative principle of
- to give or inspire with some specific quality or character
- Rare to form or shape (the mind); teach; instruct
- to give knowledge of something to; tell; acquaint with a fact, etc.
Etymology: ME informen < OFr enformer < L informare: see in- & form
intransitive verb
- to give information
- 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.
To give information
apprise, notify, acquaint, familiarize; see notify 1, tell 1.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.
Browse dictionary entries near inform
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