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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A producer then called to inform her that NewsNation executives wanted to have her on much less, despite her widespread presence across NewsNation’s promos, and after the election, her contract wasn’t renewed.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

A new government campaign aims to inform parents of the key skills to practice at home before the autumn school term begins.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Blue Origin has planned to this year launch a cargo vehicle to the lunar surface, a lander that would inform the company’s designs for quickly getting astronauts back to the surface of the moon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Actors often talk about how their costumes inform their performances.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

One of the guests would inform the local authorities of Atzerodt’s boast.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

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