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informs

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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Japan and others in the region are watching with anxiety—a reminder that U.S. support for Taipei is an interest that informs America’s alliances around the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

This signal informs the spinal cord and brain that scratching has provided enough relief.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

Decision-making will be less formal than in U.N. climate talks, using a participatory process involving governments, scientists and civil society that informs a high-level segment.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

A generation of experience informs regional groups that an attack on the U.S. will only invite an overwhelming American reaction, and so it seems they have been mostly disinterested in poking the bear.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

“The decision is the same. Not ready,” he informs the floor.

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko