Did you inform your friends of your home-coming?
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Inform
/ɪnˈfɔɹm/
Synonyms for "inform" (387 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (78)
Verb(21 words)
apprisenotifytellacquaintingacquaintsadvertisesadviseadvisedalertedannouncesapprisedapprisesapprizeapprizedapprizesapprizingassureassuresbriefbriefed
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Adjective(4 words)
Strong matches (116)
communicateconfuseddeclaredemonstratedenouncedenunciatedirectdisciplinedisclosedisorderlydivulgedueedifyeducateembueendowendueenlightenenlivenexalt
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exhilaratefamiliarizefeaturelessfillfill infingerfireflagforewarnformlessfuzzygive a reportgive awaygive instructiongive lessons ingive noticegive the factsgive tidings ofgive wordgrassgroundguidehazyhelpidentifyilluminateillumineimbueimpartimplicateinchoateincriminateindecisiveindefiniteindeterminate
Verb(32 words)
Noun(25 words)
communicatingcommunication form stylecommunication preferencecommunity traditions updatecounselscourse on animal carecourse textcultures share traditionsdata drivendebriefdisabusingdisclosingedifying videoeducatingengage in communicationenlightenedexchange informationfinksgrassgrasses
Adjective(4 words)
Related words (193)
infectinform oninfuseinjectinoculateinspireinspiritinstructkaleidoscopickeep postedleakleave wordleavenlet droplet falllet knowlet sliplumpenmentionmention to
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mistynarknondescriptnoticenotifyobscureopen the eyesorderlesspeachpermeatepimppostprimeprovokeratreeducaterehearserelatereportrevealreveal a secretrumorschoolsend wordserve noticeset rightshapelesssharpen the witsshowshow howsingsnitchsnitch onspeakspillspill the beansspiritspirit upsqueaksquealstooltalktattletattle onteachteach a lessonteach the rudimentstelltell ontell secretstell talestip offturn inunclearundefinedunorderedunorganizedvagueversewarnwrite up
Verb(38 words)
influenceinformsintimatedintroducekeep informedlet knowleveledname namesnotifiednotifiesoutreachedpeachpilledprovide informationrattedsensitizedshapeshare insightsshare newssignaled
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signalizesignalizessnitchsnitchedsocializesspeak in publicsquealedtake shapetattlesteach a foreign tonguetoldtransmit informationundeceiveundeceivedupdatedwake up the classwarnswises
Noun(68 words)
instructingintimatesitalian notificareleaflettinglecture only instructionmeasure oral understandingmemosmessagemodel organism database educationmore sharedmovement inspirednarcnarkednarkingnarksnon maoist campaignnorwegian lærenoticenotice of meetingnotices
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notifyingpeachesphonepolicy evidence basepresent health informationpresent informationprogress stateradioratsremindingreport changereport resultsreportingreportsrights lessonsensitizingshape basedsharesharessharingsignalsignalssingingsnitchessnitchingsocializing opportunitiessquealingstate accuratelysupplytattlingteaching itemstell firsthandtell moundtell someone abouttellingtellstextbook registertiptipoffundeceivingupdateupdatesvolunteer termwarn repeatedlywarningwarning colorwhistlewoke
Adjective(4 words)
Determiner(2 words)
more waste management systemmost background
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: apprise, notify, tell, acquaint, acquainted.
- Sentence evidence is available for inform, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "inform".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "inform"
Keep "inform" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "inform" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "inform", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "inform" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
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19 total sentences available.
You must inform your superior of the results.
Source: tatoeba (16600)
Please inform us as to what quantity you can deliver at regular intervals.
Source: tatoeba (20180)
I regret to inform you that I will be unable to keep our appointment for February 27.
Source: tatoeba (28126)
Showing 4 of 19 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "inform"?
Closest matches include apprise, notify, tell, acquaint, acquainted.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "inform"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.