Definition for Inform (-ed, -ing)

inform (-ed, -ing), v. [OFr < L. informāre, give form, shape, fashion, describe.] (webplay: life, tell).

  1. Counsel; advise; direct; guide; give intelligence; give knowledge to.
  2. Enlighten; elucidate; interpret; provide an understanding of.
  3. Teach; apprize; instruct; present with information.
  4. Tell; signal; indicate.

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