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Inform

Verb / ˌɪˈnfɔ:rm / Another word for inform — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to give someone information or to tell them about something

Synonyms & similar words

advise notify reveal disclose enlighten educate instruct teach update brief acquaint apprise communicate convey impart report tell warn

Synonyms by register

Formal

apprise notify advise acquaint

Informal

tell let know fill in give a heads-up

Literary

enlighten apprise

Antonyms

conceal hide withhold suppress obscure mislead deceive

Common collocations

  • inform someone about
  • inform the public
  • inform a decision
  • inform the authorities
  • inform the user
  • inform the committee
  • inform the press

Word family

noun information
verb inform
adjective informative
adverb informatively

Usage note

Inform is often followed by 'about' or 'of' to specify the subject matter. It generally implies providing factual or official knowledge.

Example sentences

  1. I will inform my parents about my grades.
  2. The news reporter will inform the public about the hurricane.
  3. The doctor will inform the patient about their medical condition.
  4. The teacher will inform the students about the homework.
  5. The librarian will inform the patrons about the new book arrivals.

Quotes

  • If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it. - Margaret Fuller
  • To be conscious is not to be in time but to be in the present. - Alan Watts
  • The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. - Socrates

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