Definitions for inform
ɪnˈfɔrmin·form

Princeton's WordNet(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. inform(verb)

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

   "I informed him of his rights"

2. inform(verb)

   give character or essence to

   "The principles that inform modern teaching"

3. inform(verb)

   act as an informer

   "She had informed on her own parents for years"

Wiktionary(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. inform(Verb)

   To instruct, train (usually in matters of knowledge)

   Etymology: From informen, enformen, from enformer, informer, from informare, from in- + forma, equivalent to .

2. inform(Verb)

   To communicate knowledge to (an)other(s).

   Etymology: From informen, enformen, from enformer, informer, from informare, from in- + forma, equivalent to .

3. inform(Verb)

   To impart information or knowledge.

   Etymology: From informen, enformen, from enformer, informer, from informare, from in- + forma, equivalent to .

4. inform(Verb)

   To act as an informer; denounce.

   Etymology: From informen, enformen, from enformer, informer, from informare, from in- + forma, equivalent to .

5. inform(Verb)

   To give form or character to; to inspire (with a given quality); to affect, influence (with a pervading principle, idea etc.).

   His sense of religion informs everything he writes.

   Etymology: From informen, enformen, from enformer, informer, from informare, from in- + forma, equivalent to .

6. inform(Verb)

   To make known, wisely and/or knowledgeably.

   Etymology: From informen, enformen, from enformer, informer, from informare, from in- + forma, equivalent to .

7. inform(Verb)

   To direct, guide.

   Etymology: From informen, enformen, from enformer, informer, from informare, from in- + forma, equivalent to .

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Inform(adj)

   without regular form; shapeless; ugly; deformed

   Etymology: [L. informis; pref. in- not + forma form, shape: cf. F. informe]

2. Inform(verb)

   to give form or share to; to give vital ororganizing power to; to give life to; to imbue and actuate with vitality; to animate; to mold; to figure; to fashion

   Etymology: [L. informis; pref. in- not + forma form, shape: cf. F. informe]

3. Inform(verb)

   to communicate knowledge to; to make known to; to acquaint; to advise; to instruct; to tell; to notify; to enlighten; -- usually followed by of

   Etymology: [L. informis; pref. in- not + forma form, shape: cf. F. informe]

4. Inform(verb)

   to communicate a knowledge of facts to,by way of accusation; to warn against anybody

   Etymology: [L. informis; pref. in- not + forma form, shape: cf. F. informe]

5. Inform(verb)

   to take form; to become visible or manifest; to appear

   Etymology: [L. informis; pref. in- not + forma form, shape: cf. F. informe]

6. Inform(verb)

   to give intelligence or information; to tell

   Etymology: [L. informis; pref. in- not + forma form, shape: cf. F. informe]

Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Inform

   Inform is a programming language and design system for interactive fiction originally created in 1993 by Graham Nelson. Inform can generate programs designed for the Z-code or Glulx virtual machines. Versions 1 through 5 were released between 1993 and 1996. Around 1996, Nelson rewrote Inform from first principles to create version 6. Over the following decade, version 6 became reasonably stable and a popular language for writing interactive fiction. In 2006, Nelson released Inform 7, a completely new language based on principles of natural language and a new set of tools based around a book-publishing metaphor.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Inform

   in-form′, v.t. to give form to: to animate or give life to: to impart knowledge to: to tell: (Milt.) to direct.—v.i. (Shak.) to take shape or form: to give information (with against or on).—adj. Inform′al, not in proper form: irregular.—n. Informal′ity.—adv. Inform′ally.—ns. Inform′ant, one who informs or gives intelligence; Informā′tion, intelligence given: knowledge: an accusation given to a magistrate or court.—adjs. Inform′ative, having power to form: instructive; Inform′atory, instructive; Informed′ (Spens.), unformed: (astron.) of stars not included within the figures of any of the ancient constellations.—n. Inform′er, one who informs against another. [O. Fr.,—L. informāre—in, into, formāre, to form.]

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. inform

   To communicate or share information or knowledge.

   They did inform the government of their choices.

   Submitted by MaryC on February 9, 2020  

British National Corpus

1. Verbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'inform' in Verbs Frequency: #380

How to pronounce inform?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

How to say inform in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of inform in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of inform in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of inform in a Sentence

1. White House:

   Donald Trump. Donald Trump announced Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly as Donald Trump new White House chief of staff on July 28 – effectively ousting Donald Trump. Then-White House chief of staff Reince Priebus attends a breakfast meeting with small business leaders in White House. ( Reuters/Carlos Barria) I am pleased to inform you that I have just named General/Secretary John F Kelly as White House Chief of Staff, Donald Trump tweeted. COMBATIVE EX-TRUMP AIDE EXPECTED TO JOIN Great American NEWS Great American is a Great American and a Great Leader, Donald Trump said. John Kelly has also done a spectacular job at Homeland Security. John Kelly has been a true star of my Administration. I would like to thank Reince Priebus for John Kelly service and dedication to his country. We accomplished a lot together and I am proud of him, he continued. The replacement of Preibus as Anthony Scaramucci. Anthony Scaramucci The announcement of Anthony Scaramucci, 53, as the White House communications director on July 21 set into motion a big shakeup in White House staff, resulting in the resignations of press secretary Sean Spicer and chief of staff Reince Priebus. White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci walks back to the West Wing of White House. ( AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) But Scaramucci Anthony Scaramucci lasted only 10 days in White House. He was reportedlyremoved at the requestof new White House chief of John Kelly. John Kelly was sworn in as chief of staff just hours before Anthony Scaramucci was removed. Steve Bannon Steve Bannon was removed from Steve Bannon Steve Bannon positionasWhite White House chief strategist on Aug. 18. Steve Bannon Steve Bannon, who was a senior adviser to President Donald Trump, takes a phone call outside Trump Tower. ( AP Photo/Kevin Hagen) White House Chief of Staff John Kelly and Steve Bannon have mutually agreed today would be Steve's last day. We are grateful for his service and wish him the best.

2. Tom Joyner:

   Twenty-five years ago, there was no template for a syndicated Urban radio show and we worked hard to prove that we could successfully produce and market a national platform that would entertain, inform and empower African-American listeners.

3. Mark Bellis:

   We wanted to better understand drinking patterns to better inform people about the risks and improve public health responses to drinking.

4. Inger Stojberg:

   The aim is to inform (people) objectively and soberly about (Danish rules), which the government is in the process of tightening.

5. Bryant McGill:

   Let your resistance, judgements, angers and fears inform you.

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