What does notify mean?
Notify means (transitive) To give (someone) notice (of some event)..
Notify
/ˈnoʊtɪfaɪ/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To give (someone) notice (of some event)..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To give (someone) notice (of some event).
- (obsolete, transitive) To make (something) known.
- (obsolete, transitive) To make note of (something).
Example Sentences
The dispatcher immediately notified the volunteer fire department of the emergency call.
Once a decision has been reached and notified to the parties it becomes binding.
Synonyms for notify
Antonyms for notify
Related Words
Word Forms
- notifies
- notifying
- notified
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for notify?
Common synonyms include apprise, inform, advise, apprize.
What is the opposite of notify?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use notify in a sentence?
The dispatcher immediately notified the volunteer fire department of the emergency call.
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