Word family noun informant information informer misinformation disinformation adjective informative ≠ uninformative informed ≠ uninformed verb inform misinform adverb informatively
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishinformin‧form /ɪnˈfɔːm $ -ɔːrm/ ●●○ S3 W3 verb [transitive] formal 1 TELLto officially tell someone about something or give them information They decided to inform the policeinform somebody about/of something Please inform us of any change of address as soon as possible.inform somebody (that) We regret to inform you that your application has been rejected.► see thesaurus at tell2 formalEFFECT/INFLUENCE to influence someone’s attitude or opinion Her experience as a refugee informs the content of her latest novel. → inform on/against somebody→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpus
inform• Her style is informed by the writings of Kafka, Artaud, and Beckett.• Doctors should inform patients about the possible side effects of any drugs they prescribe.• Do you think we ought to inform the police?• I am sorry to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful.• You should inform your bank of any change of address.inform somebody about/of something• The bank never informed us of how the money was being invested.From Longman Business Dictionaryinformin‧form /ɪnˈfɔːm-ɔːrm/ verb [transitive] to formally or officially tell someone about something or give them informationinform somebody (that)We regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful.inform somebody of/about somethingThe firm’s US partners were informed of the planned cuts last week.→ See Verb tableOrigin inform (1300-1400) Old French enformer, from Latin informare “to give shape to”, from forma; → FORM1 