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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Proudly, he informs the class that the protest that Didion derides led to the establishment of the first ethnic studies department in the United States.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

But it gave the BLS credit for taking steps to help mitigate this risk by developing an online response method for the household survey, which informs the unemployment rate.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

An advance healthcare directive informs your doctors about what actions you want them to take if you are no longer able to make those decisions.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

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

“Christmas is almost here,” Baba informs us with a wry smile as he drives.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan