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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Angry residents stood and yelled at municipal officials, asking why they hadn’t been informed that their property rights were being threatened, and Brodie several times had to ask attendees for calm.

From The Wall Street Journal

A controller informed him it was actually a “rocket launch that did not go well,” according to the FAA report.

From The Wall Street Journal

The findings from this study will help inform that mission, and Journaux hopes future data will provide both evidence of life and a definitive answer about the presence of an ocean beneath Titan's ice.

From Science Daily

No arrests have been made and his next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers, the force added.

From BBC

Speaking to the BBC after the sentencing, the former prime minister's lawyer, Salman Safdar, said Khan's legal team had only been informed about the sentencing late on Friday night, after normal court hours.

From BBC

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