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What is another word for Inform? – 172 Inform Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    acquaint advise apprise brief communicate disclose enlighten educate familiarize instruct intimate notify reveal teach tell enlighten instruct notify update warn cue enlighten apprise notify announce declare impart inform instruct notify publicize advertise broadcast circulate disseminate announce declare publish report reveal acquaint advise apprise brief communicate disclose enlighten educate familiarize instruct intimate notify reveal teach tell enlighten instruct notify update warn

    Meaning of Inform

    The primary meaning of the word "inform" is to give someone information about something.

    Definitions

    • To give someone information about something, especially in an official or formal way
    • * To tell someone about a fact, situation, or decision
    • * To have an influence on something or someone, especially in a indirect way

    Etymology of Inform

    The word "inform" comes from the Old French word "enformer", which is derived from the Latin words "in" (into) and "formare" (to shape), and originally meant "to shape or form something, especially a person's mind or character"
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century, initially with the meaning "to train or instruct someone", and later with the meaning "to give information to someone"

    Example Uses

    • The company will inform all employees about the new policy
    • * She informed me about the changes in the schedule
    • * The experience informed her decision to pursue a career in medicine

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    misinform deceive mislead conceal hide withhold suppress secrecy silence confuse misguide delude dupe fool beguile deceive lie distort falsify manipulate obscure pervert twist confound perplex puzzle bewilder mystify

    Related Nouns

    information knowledge data fact news report notification announcement declaration publication communication education instruction enlightenment awareness insight understanding intelligence acquaintance familiarity notice warning advice guidance direction enlightenment

    Related Verbs

    communicate educate instruct enlighten notify announce declare publish report reveal teach tell acquaint advise apprise brief disclose familiarize impart inform intimate notify update warn cue

    Related Adjectives

    informed knowledgeable educated enlightened aware insightful understanding intelligent acquainted familiar notified announced declared published reported revealed taught told communicative educational instructive enlightening informative advisory briefing disclosive familiarizing impactive intimate notifying updating warning cues