a. | 1. | Without regular form; shapeless; ugly; deformed. | |||
v. t. | 1. | To give form or share to; to give vital or organizing power to; to give life to; to imbue and actuate with vitality; to animate; to mold; to figure; to fashion. | |||
2. | To communicate knowledge to; to make known to; to acquaint; to advise; to instruct; to tell; to notify; to enlighten; - usually followed by of. | ||||
3. | To communicate a knowledge of facts to, by way of accusation; to warn against anybody. | ||||
1. | To take form; to become visible or manifest; to appear. | ||||
2. | To give intelligence or information; to tell.
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Verb | 1. | inform - impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to; "I informed him of his rights" |
2. | inform - give character or essence to; "The principles that inform modern teaching" | |
3. | inform - act as an informer; "She had informed on her own parents for years" |