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inform

in·form
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-fawrm]
    • /ɪnˈfɔrm/
    • /ɪnˈfɔːm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-fawrm]
    • /ɪnˈfɔrm/

Definitions of inform word

  • verb with object inform to give or impart knowledge of a fact or circumstance to: He informed them of his arrival. 1
  • verb with object inform to supply (oneself) with knowledge of a matter or subject: She informed herself of all the pertinent facts. 1
  • verb with object inform to give evident substance, character, or distinction to; pervade or permeate with manifest effect: A love of nature informed his writing. 1
  • verb with object inform to animate or inspire. 1
  • verb with object inform Obsolete. to train or instruct. to make known; disclose. to give or impart form to. 1
  • verb without object inform to give information; supply knowledge or enlightenment: a magazine that entertains more than it informs. 1

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Origin of inform

First appearance:

before 1275
One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English informen < Latin infōrmāre to form, shape, equivalent to in- in-2 + fōrmāre to form; replacing Middle English enfourmen < Middle French enfourmer < Latin, as above

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Parts of speech for Inform

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

inform popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

inform usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for inform

verb inform

  • educate — to develop the faculties and powers of (a person) by teaching, instruction, or schooling. Synonyms: instruct, school, drill, indoctrinate.
  • update — to bring (a book, figures, or the like) up to date as by adding new information or making corrections: to update a science textbook.
  • apprise — When you are apprised of something, someone tells you about it.
  • brief — Something that is brief lasts for only a short time.
  • warn — to give notice, advice, or intimation to (a person, group, etc.) of danger, impending evil, possible harm, or anything else unfavorable: They warned him of a plot against him. She was warned that her life was in danger.

Antonyms for inform

verb inform

  • hide — Informal. to administer a beating to; thrash.
  • obscure — (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain: an obscure sentence in the contract.
  • conceal — If you conceal something, you cover it or hide it carefully.
  • withhold — to hold back; restrain or check.
  • mislead — to lead or guide wrongly; lead astray.

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