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inform

/ɪnˈfɔɹm/verb2 syllables

Inform means: impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to.

Synonyms for inform15

also used for inform

acquaint, dob, apprise, notify, name names, peach, snitch, take shape, advise, discuss, enlighten, impart, keep informed, let know, tell

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What does inform mean?3

verb

1

impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to“I informed him of his rights”

2

give character or essence to“The principles that inform modern teaching”

3

act as an informer“She had informed on her own parents for years”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with inform?11

two syllables

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Inform in a sentence

  • I then wrote a report of what happened, to inform you.AmarMecheri
  • If you encounter that man, please inform me immediately.Hamidb
  • As soon as you find anything out, inform me right away.Ee_un
  • If we have not covered all the questions you asked, please inform us.CM
  • If you inform yourself about everything, you'll grow old soon.DJ_Saidez
  • My goal is not to convince, but to inform.shekitten
  • Unfortunately, we must inform you that the trip was canceled.kuma
  • If you alter the plan, you must inform the team members of the changes.blay_paul

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Forms of inform

as a verb

past tense
informed
present participle
informing
third-person singular
informs
past participle
informed