Word: Inform

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈfɔːrm/

Definitions

• Verb: To give information or communicate knowledge to someone about something, typically in a formal or official manner. For example: “The police informed him that his car had been stolen.”
  • Inform someone of something: To tell someone about a particular fact or situation. Example: “I will inform you of any updates on the project.”
• Noun: The act of giving information or communication of knowledge; information provided. For example: “We received no prior inform about the change in schedule.”

Phrases

• Inform against someone: To give information to authorities, usually with the intention of incriminating someone. Example: “He decided to inform against his accomplices to reduce his sentence.”
• Keep someone informed: To regularly update someone with new information. Example: “Please keep us informed of your progress.”

Example Sentences

• Verb: “The manager informed the team that the meeting would be postponed.”
• As a Noun: “His decision was based solely on the inform he had gathered from various sources.”

Synonyms

• Advise
• Notify
• Update
• Enlighten
• Educate
• Tell
• Communicate
• Report
• Alert
• Instruct