Inform

/ɪnˈfɔːm/

The meaning and definition of Inform, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To give form or character to; to inspire (with a given quality); to affect, influence (with a pervading principle, idea etc.).
    “His sense of religion informs everything he writes.”
  2. To instruct, train (usually in matters of knowledge).

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms dob name names peach snitch acquaint apprise

Origin

From Middle English informen.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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