Meaning of inform in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ɪnˈfɔrm/

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1. Verb

   inform

   Etymology

   Middle English enforme, informe ‘give form or shape to’, also ‘form the mind of, teach’, from Old French enfourmer, from Latin informare‘shape, fashion, describe’, from in-‘into’ + forma‘a form’

   Definitions

   1. impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to

   Examples

   • « I informed him of his rights »
2. 2. give character or essence to

   Examples

   • « The principles that inform modern teaching »
3. 3. act as an informer

   Examples

   • « She had informed on her own parents for years »