Inform

/ɪnˈfɔrm/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to give someone facts or information; to notify.

Please inform the team about the changes to the project deadline.

to provide knowledge or understanding.

The documentary aims to inform viewers about climate change.

to communicate or make known.

The manager will inform the staff of the new policy during the meeting.

to give an order or instruction to someone.

The teacher needs to inform the students about the upcoming exams.

Middle English, from Latin 'informare', meaning 'to shape, form, teach'.

keep someone informed

To regularly provide someone with updates or information.

inform on

To report or provide information about someone's actions, usually to authorities.

be informed

To have knowledge about something.

information

Data or knowledge communicated or received.

informant

A person who provides information.

infomercial

A television program that promotes a product through a lengthy explanation.

To spill the tea

She always spills the tea about what is happening in the office.

Give someone the 411

Call me later and give me the 411 on the party.