Definitions

1. verb

to tell or communicate information, especially news or facts, to someone

“The news agency informed the public about the latest developments.”

2. noun

the act of telling or communicating information, especially news or facts, to someone

“The inform of the situation was that the project was delayed.”

3. noun

a person who provides information or news, especially about a crime or other serious matter

“The police were looking for the inform who had tipped them off about the robbery.”

4. verb (transitive)

to supply or provide information or news to someone

“The detective informed the suspect of his rights.”

5. verb (intransitive)

to become aware or learn something

“I informed myself about the new policy.”