American English

How to pronounce informs

verbB1Common word
ihnFORMZ

/ɪnˈfɔɹmz/

2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

Form of inform

Gives a person or group the facts or details they need to know.

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Meanings & examples

third-person singular verb

Gives a person or group the facts or details they need to know.

The school informs parents about schedule changes.

The app informs users of upcoming events.

Good to know

Informs is followed directly by the person who receives the information, not by “to.”

third-person singular verb

Gives direction or shape to a decision, idea, or piece of work.

New evidence informs the committee’s decision.

Local research informs the design of the new clinic.

Useful expressions

keep someone informed

to make sure that someone continues to know the latest facts

Please keep me informed about the project.

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