Inform

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfɔrm/

Definitions of inform

verb to give information or knowledge to someone

Example Sentences

A1 I inform my friend about the party tomorrow.

A2 She informs her colleagues about the new project.

B1 The teacher informed the students about the upcoming exam.

B2 The company CEO informed the shareholders about the financial results.

C1 The government informed the public about the new policies.

C2 The expert panel informed the audience about the latest research findings.

Examples of inform in a Sentence

formal It is important to inform all stakeholders about the changes in the project timeline.

informal Hey, just wanted to inform you that the meeting has been rescheduled.

slang I gotta inform my crew about the plan for tonight.

figurative The colors of the sunset inform us of the approaching storm.

Grammatical Forms of inform

• past tense: informed
• plural: inform
• comparative: more informative
• superlative: most informative
• present tense: inform
• future tense: will inform
• perfect tense: have informed
• continuous tense: is informing
• singular: informs
• positive degree: informative
• infinitive: inform
• gerund: informing
• participle: informed

Origin and Evolution of inform

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inform' originated from the Latin word 'informare' which means to shape or form.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'inform' evolved to mean to give information or knowledge to someone, rather than just shaping or forming something.