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To instruct, train (usually in matters of knowledge).archaictransitive
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To communicate knowledge to.transitive
- For he would learn their business secretly, / And then inform his master hastily.
- I am informed thoroughly of the cause.
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To impart information or knowledge.intransitive
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To act as an informer; denounce.
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To give form or character to; to inspire (with a given quality); to affect, influence (with a pervading principle, idea etc.).transitive
- His sense of religion informs everything he writes.
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To make known, wisely and/or knowledgeably.intransitiveobsolete
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To direct, guide.formaltransitive
- Don’t forget the code of ethics that informs this profession.
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To take form; to become visible or manifest; to appear.archaicintransitive
- It is the bloody business which informs / Thus to mine eyes.
syn. apprise · notify · name names · peach · snitch · take shape · advise · discuss · enlighten · impart · inform · keep informed
ant. encrypt · disinform · misguide · misinform · mislead · withhold