inform

About 9.05 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. verb To instruct, train (usually in matters of knowledge).
2. verb To communicate knowledge to.
3. verb To impart information or knowledge.
4. verb To act as an informer; denounce.
5. 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.

6. verb To make known, wisely and/or knowledgeably.
7. verb To direct, guide.

   Don’t forget the code of ethics that informs this profession.

8. verb To take form; to become visible or manifest; to appear.

Similar words

ratting making known learn instruct educate education apprise announce identify information

Often followed by

the you him us me them and his your

Word family

informed informing informs