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The Meaning of inform

  • (a.) Without regular form; shapeless; ugly; deformed.
  • (v. t.) To give form or share to; to give vital ororganizing power to; to give life to; to imbue and actuate with vitality; to animate; to mold; to figure; to fashion.
  • (v. t.) To communicate knowledge to; to make known to; to acquaint; to advise; to instruct; to tell; to notify; to enlighten; -- usually followed by of.
  • (v. t.) To communicate a knowledge of facts to,by way of accusation; to warn against anybody.
  • (v. t.) To take form; to become visible or manifest; to appear.
  • (v. t.) To give intelligence or information; to tell.

Synonyms

state , affirm , aver , declare , predicate , set forth , allege , avouch , depose , pronounce , specify , assert , avow , express , propound , swear , asseverate , certify , protest , tell , assure , claim , maintain , say , testify , communicate , intercommunicate

Antonyms

contradict , controvert , disprove , gainsay , refute , retract , contravene , deny , dispute , oppose , repudiate , waive

Rhymes

barnstorm , brainstorm , chloroform , coliform , conform , cuneiform , deform , disinform , dorm , firestorm , form , forme , hailstorm , horme , lukewarm , misinform , norm , orme , outperform , perform , platform , rainstorm , reform , sandstorm , schwarm , snowstorm , storm , swarm , thunderstorm , torme , transform , underperform , uniform , warm , windstorm