inform

Definition

  • verb: to give information to (someone)
  • verb: to give material form to
  • synonyms: shapeless, ugly, deformed

Examples

  • Frequent reports from the battlefield kept the general 'informed' about how the attack was progressing.

  • Despite pressure from the police he refused to 'inform on' the other conspirators.

  • I am sorry to have to 'inform' [='tell'] you that your flight has been delayed.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Mr. Simms doesn't want it. He doesn't need to be labeled "still worthy of being a Baird man." What the hell is that? What is your motto here? "Boys, inform on your classmates, save your hide, "anything short of that, we're gonna burn you at the stake?" Well, gentlemen, (..)
    1992 Scent of a Woman