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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"We just have to identify these areas - that we call hotspots - and we have to inform farmers what to do."

From BBC

When informed of a documentary presenting a new claim that the Patterson-Gimlin film was faked, Moneymaker dismissed it.

From The Wall Street Journal

A university spokesperson said the content warning "enables students to make an informed decision before choosing the module".

From BBC

The mother of a girl injured after a fatal school shooting last month in Canada launched a lawsuit against OpenAI for its decision not to inform police of the suspect’s interactions with its ChatGPT chatbot.

From The Wall Street Journal

Within five hours, Google informed him, via email, that DHS had issued a subpoena for the company to turn over personal information connected to his accounts.

From Salon

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