Inform meaning

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To inform is defined as to tell, give knowledge or information.

An example of to inform is someone telling a friend what time they'll arrive.

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To form (the mind or character) by teaching or training.
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To acquaint (oneself) with knowledge of a subject.
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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.

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To give form or character to; imbue with a quality or an essence.
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To be a formative or characterizing presence in; animate.
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To give or provide information.
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To disclose confidential or incriminating information to an authority.

The defendant informed against the other members of the ring.

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To form or shape (the mind); teach; instruct.
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To give information.
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To give knowledge of something to; tell; acquaint with a fact, etc.
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To give form to.
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To give character to; be the formative principle of.
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To give or inspire with some specific quality or character.
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To give information laying blame or accusation upon another.
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Without form; formless.
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(intransitive) To impart information or knowledge.
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To act as an informer; denounce.
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To give form or character to; to inspire (with a given quality); to affect, influence (with a pervading principle, idea etc.).
  • Dryden.
    Let others better mould the running mass / Of metals, and inform the breathing brass.
  • Prior.
    Breath informs this fleeting frame.

His sense of religion informs everything he writes.

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Without regular form; shapeless; ugly; deformed.

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(archaic) To instruct, train (usually in matters of knowledge).
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Origin of inform

From Middle English informen, enformen, from Old French enformer, informer (“to train, instruct, inform”), from Latin informare (“to shape, form, train, instruct, educate”), from in- (“into”) + forma (“form, shape”), equivalent to in- +‎ form.

Sentence Examples

  • "Inform the prince that I the bridge fired!" said the colonel triumphantly and gaily.

  • Allow me to inform you...

  • This time, Daniel Brennan was not available to inform us and it was just my bored web surfing that spotted the notice.

  • Coldly, without looking at her son, she sent for her husband and, when he came, tried briefly and coldly to inform him of the facts, in her son's presence, but unable to restrain herself she burst into tears of vexation and left the room.

  • He revived the institution of defensores, defenders of cities, whose duty was to protect the poor and inform the emperor of abuses committed in his name.

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