Inform: meaning, definitions and examples

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inform

[ ɪnˈfɔːm ]

^{Context #1}

communication

To give someone facts or information

Synonyms

advise, notify, tell

Examples of usage

She informed him about the meeting schedule.
Please inform me of any changes in the plan.

^{Context #2}

formal

Official or formal information

Synonyms

data, details, information

Examples of usage

The press release contained important inform about the new product launch.
He provided us with valuable inform regarding the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "inform" in other languages:

🇵🇹 informar

🇮🇳 सूचित करना

🇩🇪 informieren

🇮🇩 memberitahu

🇺🇦 інформувати

🇵🇱 informować

🇯🇵 知らせる

🇫🇷 informer

🇪🇸 informar

🇹🇷 bilgilendirmek

🇰🇷 알리다

🇸🇦 أبلغ

🇨🇿 informovat

🇸🇰 informovať

🇨🇳 通知

🇸🇮 obvestiti

🇮🇸 upplýsa

🇰🇿 хабарлау

🇬🇪 შეტყობინება

🇦🇿 məlumatlandırmaq

🇲🇽 informar

Word origin

The word 'inform' originated from the Latin word 'informare', which means 'to shape' or 'to mold'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include giving knowledge or facts to someone. The word has been used in the English language since the late 14th century.