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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After informing the University of Nottingham about the incident, on 18 January, Christopher and the other flatmates were assisted in leaving the accommodation - "creeping out" as Calocane slept.

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Steven said the way that investors had been informed of developments through media reports was "really unpleasant and messy".

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The one who wasn’t taken because he informed on all the others.

From Literature

The family had also been informed of this.

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British officials had informed Chinese counterparts in London and Beijing about the allegations, he added.

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