be informed

VERB

hear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

determine discover find out gather learn pick up receive see understand

STRONG

apperceive ascertain catch descry glean tumble unearth

WEAK

be advised be led to believe be told of catch on get the picture get wind of get wise to have on good authority

Antonyms

STRONGEST

miss misunderstand overlook

WEAK

ignore

VERB

hear from

Synonyms

WEAK

communicate hear learn through receive

VERB

know

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appreciate experience have learn notice perceive realize recognize see

STRONG

apperceive apprehend cognize comprehend differentiate discern discriminate distinguish fathom grasp ken prize undergo

WEAK

be acquainted be cognizant be conversant in be learned be master of be read be schooled be versed feel certain get the idea have down pat have information have knowledge of keep up on on top of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore miss misunderstand neglect overlook

STRONG

confuse mix up not get

WEAK

be ignorant forget misinterpret

VERB

receive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept collect draw earn gain get hear hold make obtain pick up pocket reap secure seize take take in win

STRONG

acquire admit apprehend appropriate arrogate assume catch cop corral derive gather grab inherit perceive procure pull redeem snag

WEAK

be given be in receipt of be told come by come into get from get hands on get hold of latch on to pull down take possession

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny disallow discourage dissuade drop fail forfeit forsake free give halt let go lose offer pass refuse reject release renounce repulse spend stop throw away

STRONG

push repel

WEAK

deliver donate turn away

VERB

understand

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assume believe gather hear infer suppose surmise think

STRONG

concede conclude conjecture consider deduce expect fancy guess imagine know learn presume reckon

WEAK

count on suspect take for granted

Antonyms

STRONG

disregard doubt ignore mistake neglect

Example Sentences

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They say they "would expect to be informed" on these matters so they could "assess risk" and ensure measures were in place to protect their staff, contractors and the public.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“For instance, in some jurisdictions, probate laws require that all beneficiaries be informed about estate proceedings and given a chance to contest decisions like the sale of a property,” the bank says.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

According to Bloomberg, notifications went out beginning in the early morning hours, with Singapore-based workers among the first to be informed.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Because people don’t have enough time—my job is to be informed, and I don’t want to have to spend time trying to inform somebody, or I don’t want to argue with them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

“She will be informed once we’ve determined your guilt.”

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

be informed

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