Inform

Quick meaning: Inform is a verb meaning (transitive, archaic) To instruct, train (usually in matters of knowledge).

Meaning

(transitive, archaic) To instruct, train (usually in matters of knowledge).

More Meanings

1. (transitive) To communicate knowledge to.
2. (intransitive) To impart information or knowledge.
3. To act as an informer; denounce.
4. (transitive) To give form or character to; to inspire (with a given quality); to affect, influence (with a pervading principle, idea etc.).
5. (intransitive, obsolete) To make known, wisely and/or knowledgeably.
6. (transitive, formal) To direct, guide.
7. (intransitive, archaic) To take form; to become visible or manifest; to appear.

Example Sentences

I am informed thoroughly of the cause.

His sense of religion informs everything he writes.

Don’t forget the code of ethics that informs this profession.

For he would learn their business secretly, / And then inform his master hastily.

Word Forms

• informs
• informing
• informed

Synonyms for inform

Depending on context, synonyms include acquaint, apprise, notify, dob, peach, materialize.

Antonyms for inform

Common opposites include encrypt, disinform, misguide, misinform, mislead, withhold.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include ratting, learn, instruct, educate, education, apprise.

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