inform

verb

in·form in-ˈfȯrm How to pronounce inform (audio)

informed; informing; informs

transitive verb

: to communicate knowledge to

inform a prisoner of his rights

: to give character or essence to

the principles which inform modern teaching

: to be the characteristic quality of : animate

the compassion that informs her work

obsolete : to give material form to

obsolete : guide, direct

obsolete : to make known

intransitive verb

: to give information (as of another's wrongdoing) to an authority

informed on a member of his own gang

: to impart information or knowledge

Example Sentences

The book will entertain and inform you. The arresting officer failed to inform the suspect of his rights. He failed to inform the suspect that he had the right to remain silent. We haven't yet been informed of her decision. Frequent reports from the battlefield kept the general informed about how the attack was progressing. The book will both entertain and inform. His Catholic upbringing informs all his writing. See More

Recent Examples on the Web The majority of reviewers rave about the quality and style, but inform new customers to order down a size or two from their normal jean size.

Bridget Degnan, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022 For as long as there’s been broadcast television, however, there have been scripted dramas, comedies, and documentary series to entertain and inform viewers.

cleveland, 10 Sep. 2022 The two revealed that during production, Mylod brought on Dominique Crenn, a three star Michelin chef, for Fiennes to observe on set and inform his portrayal of Slowik.

Wilson Chapman, Variety, 10 Sep. 2022 So the 37-year-old marine biologist set up a three-pronged plan: teach the fishermen how to properly handle it; inform restaurants about the new catch and persuade them to serve it; tell the public to eat it.

Sarah Dadouch, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 Understanding the genetic diversity of local crayfish populations could inform conservation strategies going forward, Rayne said.

Rina Diane Caballar, Ars Technica, 5 Sep. 2022 Farm labor help, crisis de-escalation and financial help are the top three reasons for calls, and AgriSafe hopes the pilot states will eventually inform a national rollout.

Kylie Mohr, oregonlive, 3 Sep. 2022 Effie also said that Allred did not inform her that she was interviewed for the production.

Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2022 Communities like tiny Premont (an early DRIP partner, population 2,500) tell their flood stories, which inform the project’s solutions for mitigating future risks.

Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	informs
释义	inform verb in·form in-ˈfȯrm informed; informing; informs transitive verb 1 : to communicate knowledge to inform a prisoner of his rights 2 a : to give character or essence to the principles which inform modern teaching b : to be the characteristic quality of : animate the compassion that informs her work 3 obsolete : to give material form to 4 obsolete : guide, direct 5 obsolete : to make known intransitive verb 1 : to give information (as of another's wrongdoing) to an authority informed on a member of his own gang 2 : to impart information or knowledge Synonyms fink grass (on) [British slang] rat (on) sing snitch split (on) [British] squeak squeal talk tell (on) See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The book will entertain and inform you. The arresting officer failed to inform the suspect of his rights. He failed to inform the suspect that he had the right to remain silent. We haven't yet been informed of her decision. Frequent reports from the battlefield kept the general informed about how the attack was progressing. The book will both entertain and inform. His Catholic upbringing informs all his writing. See More Recent Examples on the Web The majority of reviewers rave about the quality and style, but inform new customers to order down a size or two from their normal jean size. Bridget Degnan, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022 For as long as there’s been broadcast television, however, there have been scripted dramas, comedies, and documentary series to entertain and inform viewers. cleveland, 10 Sep. 2022 The two revealed that during production, Mylod brought on Dominique Crenn, a three star Michelin chef, for Fiennes to observe on set and inform his portrayal of Slowik. Wilson Chapman, Variety, 10 Sep. 2022 So the 37-year-old marine biologist set up a three-pronged plan: teach the fishermen how to properly handle it; inform restaurants about the new catch and persuade them to serve it; tell the public to eat it. Sarah Dadouch, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 Understanding the genetic diversity of local crayfish populations could inform conservation strategies going forward, Rayne said. Rina Diane Caballar, Ars Technica, 5 Sep. 2022 Farm labor help, crisis de-escalation and financial help are the top three reasons for calls, and AgriSafe hopes the pilot states will eventually inform a national rollout. Kylie Mohr, oregonlive, 3 Sep. 2022 Effie also said that Allred did not inform her that she was interviewed for the production. Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2022 Communities like tiny Premont (an early DRIP partner, population 2,500) tell their flood stories, which inform the project’s solutions for mitigating future risks. Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Anglo-French enformer, from Latin informare, from in- + forma form First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 3 Phrases Containing inform inform on/against inform on/against Kids Definition inform verb in·form in-ˈfȯrm informed; informing 1 : to let a person know something I informed him of the changes. 2 : to give information so as to accuse or cause suspicion He refused to inform on his friends. informs verb present tense third-person singular of inform 1 as in talks to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities the police only caught the mastermind of the burglary because his disgruntled partner informed Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance talks betrays sings finks squeaks snitches squeals grasses (on) tattles tells (on) splits (on) drops a dime (on) blabs rats (on) gives away turns in backstabs crosses double-crosses tips (off) sells (out) two-times 2 as in tells to give information to chose teaching as a career because it affords the opportunity to inform a whole generation of young minds Synonyms & Similar Words tells advises instructs teaches apprises educates enlightens acquaints briefs notifies familiarizes clears verses alerts convinces assures fills in reassures advertises hips catches up clues (in) lets someone know certifies wises (up) lectures keeps (someone) posted warrants schools tutors disillusions discloses (to) disabuses announces (to) disenchants undeceives Antonyms & Near Antonyms misleads misinforms
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