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Meaning of the word inform in English

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inform

US /ɪnˈfɔːrm/
UK /ɪnˈfɔːm/
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Verb

1.

give (someone) facts or information; tell

Example:
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Please inform me of any changes.
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The police were called to inform the family of the accident.
Synonym:
tell notify apprise advise acquaint
2.

give an essential or formative principle or quality to

Example:
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His experiences informed his later work.
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The theory informs the practice.
Synonym:
shape form mold influence guide
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