informs

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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informs

Trauma is not the only teacher who informs us that our bodily cues are inconvenient, untrustworthy, or dangerous.

From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026

Patricia “Pat” Phillips informs the police that “he was not in that frame of mind.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

"Even when there is an accident or mechanical fault, the water guard quickly informs the control room and a rescue boat is deployed in record time," he said.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

This partly informs the team’s forecast for Fed policy through 2027.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026

“If a driver asks for directions, you demand to see their identity card,” Nigel informs me.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin