inform

US /ɪnˈfɔːrm/

UK /ɪnˈfɔːrm/

1.

give (someone) facts or information; tell

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Please inform me of any changes.

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The police were called to inform the family of the accident.

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tell notify apprise advise acquaint

2.

give an essential or formative principle or quality to

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His experiences informed his later work.

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The theory informs the practice.

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shape form mold influence guide

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