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informed

[in-fawrmd] / ɪnˈfɔrmd /
ADJECTIVE
cognizant, conversant
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abreast knowledgeable learned
STRONG
acquainted apprized briefed enlightened posted primed savvy up versed
WEAK
au courant au fait erudite expert familiar in the know into know the score know what's what on top of reliable tuned-in up on up-to-date versant well-read wise to
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorant uninformed
WEAK
unaware unknowledgeable

Example Sentences

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Cooke was informed on 30 March he was being investigated for gross misconduct following complaints made by members of the public.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Jason Santistevan informed The Times in an earlier interview.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

"The hearing lasted only 15-20 minutes because the defendant refused to cooperate after being informed of the charges," Robert Assael, one of the lawyers for the civil parties in the case, told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

“We have informed the organizers of our concerns and as it stands, Diageo will not sponsor the 2026 Wireless festival,” the spirits and beer maker said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

“I don’t care if your motorcycle is broken,” he informed Ralph.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary

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