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be informed

VERB
hear
Synonyms
STRONGEST
determine discover find out gather learn pick up receive see understand
STRONG
apperceive ascertain catch descry glean tumble unearth
WEAK
be advised be led to believe be told of catch on get the picture get wind of get wise to have on good authority
Antonyms
STRONGEST
miss misunderstand overlook
WEAK
ignore
VERB
hear from
Synonyms
WEAK
communicate hear learn through receive
VERB
know
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appreciate experience have learn notice perceive realize recognize see
STRONG
apperceive apprehend cognize comprehend differentiate discern discriminate distinguish fathom grasp ken prize undergo
WEAK
be acquainted be cognizant be conversant in be learned be master of be read be schooled be versed feel certain get the idea have down pat have information have knowledge of keep up on on top of
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignore miss misunderstand neglect overlook
STRONG
confuse mix up not get
WEAK
be ignorant forget misinterpret
VERB
receive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accept collect draw earn gain get hear hold make obtain pick up pocket reap secure seize take take in win
STRONG
acquire admit apprehend appropriate arrogate assume catch cop corral derive gather grab inherit perceive procure pull redeem snag
WEAK
be given be in receipt of be told come by come into get from get hands on get hold of latch on to pull down take possession
Antonyms
STRONGEST
deny disallow discourage dissuade drop fail forfeit forsake free give halt let go lose offer pass refuse reject release renounce repulse spend stop throw away
STRONG
push repel
WEAK
deliver donate turn away
VERB
understand
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assume believe gather hear infer suppose surmise think
STRONG
concede conclude conjecture consider deduce expect fancy guess imagine know learn presume reckon
WEAK
count on suspect take for granted
Antonyms
STRONG
disregard doubt ignore mistake neglect

Example Sentences

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In many cases, you would not need to be informed or provide consent for your husband to change his IRA beneficiary designations.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Because people don’t have enough time—my job is to be informed, and I don’t want to have to spend time trying to inform somebody, or I don’t want to argue with them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

It was meant to be something there to push back against government power and to be informed in a way that would allow the people to effectively self-govern.

From Slate • Feb. 24, 2026

"Decision making on investment in health services must be informed by evidence and be responsive to identified commissioning priorities," a spokesperson added.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

"My lord prince," said Reek, "your sister has crane to Winterfell. You asked to be informed at once if she arrived."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin