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[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Old French; Origin: enformer, from Latin informare 'to give shape to', from forma; FORM1]
to formally or officially tell someone about something or give them information
inform sb about/of sth
::Please inform us of any change of address as soon as possible.
inform sb (that)
::We regret to inform you that your application has been rejected.
::They decided to inform the police.
formal to influence someone's attitude or opinion
::Her experience as a refugee informs the content of her latest novel.
inform on/against [inform on/against sb] phr v
to tell the police or an enemy information about someone that will harm them
::He denied that he had ever informed on his neighbours.