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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 ministry noted that Washington had said it would inform Switzerland in the coming weeks about the next steps in the operation, delivery schedules and the costs and consequences of a potential interruption.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

According to the documents, Kerri’s family tried to reach Michael the night she died to inform him of her death, but could not reach him.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The goal is to better inform both healthcare practices and public health strategies.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

Health-tracking projects of the astronauts are designed to inform future missions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Obviously, there’s one condition: he must be relied upon not to inform on people in hiding.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.