inform
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪnˈfɔːrm/
KK: /ɪnˈfɔrm/
intransitive verb
Definition
To give knowledge or details about something to someone.
Example
She informed the team about the changes in the schedule.
Tense Forms
Past: informed
Past Participle: informed
Conversation
Did you hear what happened at the meeting yesterday?
No, what did they talk about?
They informed everyone about the new project deadlines.
Oh, that sounds important! I need to catch up on that.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
notify
advise
alert
Antonyms
mislead
conceal
withhold
transitive verb
Definition
To give someone information about something or to make them aware of something.
Example
The teacher informed the students about the upcoming exam.
Tense Forms
Past: informed
Past Participle: informed
Conversation
Did you inform Sarah about the meeting change?
Not yet, I was just about to message her.
You should, it's important she knows.
Root Explanation
Inform → It is formed from "in-" (meaning into) and "formare" (meaning to shape or form). The word "inform" means to shape or give form to knowledge or information.
Memory Tip
Think of putting knowledge 'into' ('in-') a 'shape' ('formare') — that's how you inform someone.
Visually Confused Words
reinform
piniform
igniform
unform
infirm
biform
subinform
spiniform