informed; informing; informs
1
: to communicate knowledge to
inform a prisoner of his rights
2
a
: to give character or essence to
the principles which inform modern teaching
b
: to be the characteristic quality of : animate
the compassion that informs her work
3
obsolete
: to give material form to
5
obsolete
: to make known
1
: to give information (as of another's wrongdoing) to an authority
informed on a member of his own gang
2
: to impart information or knowledge
Synonyms
Examples of inform in a Sentence
The book will entertain and inform you.
The arresting officer failed to inform the suspect of his rights.
He failed to inform the suspect that he had the right to remain silent.
We haven't yet been informed of her decision.
Frequent reports from the battlefield kept the general informed about how the attack was progressing.
The book will both entertain and inform.
His Catholic upbringing informs all his writing.
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Finally, embrace professional development by attending workshops, earning certifications and staying informed about industry trends.
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Nikolaus Kimla, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Drug sponsors are required to inform the FDA of any reports of adverse effects, both from pet owners and veterinarians.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
The picture appears to be an excerpt from the video that the Princess of Wales shared at the beginning of September to inform the public about the completion of her chemotherapy and her gradual return to her public duties.
—Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024
An Amazon spokesperson told Ars Technica that the majority of Amazon employees will have office space by January 2, and workers in locations that won’t be ready will be informed directly.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 18 Dec. 2024
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Nikolaus Kimla, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Drug sponsors are required to inform the FDA of any reports of adverse effects, both from pet owners and veterinarians.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
The picture appears to be an excerpt from the video that the Princess of Wales shared at the beginning of September to inform the public about the completion of her chemotherapy and her gradual return to her public duties.
—Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024
An Amazon spokesperson told Ars Technica that the majority of Amazon employees will have office space by January 2, and workers in locations that won’t be ready will be informed directly.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Inform.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inform. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.
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inform
verb
in·form
in-ˈfȯ(ə)rm 
1
: to let a person know something : tell
2
: to give information so as to accuse or cause suspicion
inform against them to the police
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