Definitions

inform

[in-fawrm] / ɪnˈfɔrm /

VERB

communicate knowledge, information

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advise apprise brief caution educate instruct notify tell update warn

STRONG

acquaint betray blab clue edify endow endue enlighten familiarize forewarn illuminate inspire invest leak level post relate snitch squeal tattle teach tip tout

WEAK

fill in give a pointer give a tip give away give two cents let in on let know make conversant with send word show the ropes tell on wise

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hide learn

STRONG

be quiet conceal deceive keep secret mislead obscure withhold

WEAK

secret

Example Sentences

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The Daily Mirror reported that James Bulger's family had been informed of the upcoming parole hearing, which it said was expected to take place next month.

From BBC

It said the staff were "informed of their dismissals with very little, if any, notice and in quick succession" without suspensions, disciplinary hearings, or the chance to respond to allegations before they were dismissed.

From BBC

Bryski said Paris called him on Dec. 11 to inform him that authorities had identified the suspect and that the FBI was watching him.

From Los Angeles Times

J-Hope had previously said the band's various solo projects would inform the new music.

From BBC

A reluctance of foreign asset allocators to devote resources on U.S. equities then, no doubt, informs Papic’s highest conviction bet: European equities.

From MarketWatch

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