inform

[in-fawrm] / ɪnˈfɔrm /

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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The chancellor’s office said in an emailed statement that it had informed colleges of the law several times — when it was passed and again in recent years:

From Los Angeles Times

The FCC said that a White House-led group informed the commission on Sunday that drones from foreign countries posed “unacceptable risks,” prompting Monday’s ban.

From The Wall Street Journal

Thus each essay is an informed, individual response to the chosen work.

From The Wall Street Journal

Yet Delaware Court of Chancery Judge Kathaleen McCormick held that shareholders weren’t “fully informed” of the board’s alleged conflicts.

From The Wall Street Journal

A letter this spring informed Ms. Lau’s then-neighbors that they could receive a reward if they informed on her or delivered her to the Chinese embassy.

From The Wall Street Journal

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