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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Mortgage rates are informed by the 10-year Treasury yield, which moves in response to economic data.

From Barron's

"I was overpaid for three months continuously - despite repeatedly contacting payroll to inform them," he told the BBC.

From BBC

Most internet users were not informed of authorities' orders to delete their content.

From Barron's

Stern meanwhile kept Epstein informed of trips he made with Andrew in 2018 to Tokyo and Singapore to meet the then-prime minister.

From The Wall Street Journal

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