Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Inform (-ed, -ing)
inform (-ed, -ing), v. [OFr < L. informāre, give form, shape, fashion, describe.] (webplay: life, tell).
- Counsel; advise; direct; guide; give intelligence; give knowledge to.
- Enlighten; elucidate; interpret; provide an understanding of.
- Teach; apprize; instruct; present with information.
- Tell; signal; indicate.
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