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Please inform the class about schedule changes.
What does Inform mean?
Inform means give information.
Dictionary definition
To give information or tell someone something clearly.
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Inform in a sentence
medium
Graphs inform readers with quick facts.
hard
Reliable sources inform good decisions.
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What does inform mean?
Inform means give information.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to inform?
tell is close in meaning to inform in many contexts.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses inform correctly?
The correct sentence uses inform with its meaning.
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MeaningInform means give information.
ExampleExample: Please inform the class about schedule changes.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- in · form
- Strongest beat
- form
- Ending
- form
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on form.
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Inform word family
Base word
inform
noun
information
Facts or details people can learn.
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Hint for students
Inform means to give someone facts or information so they know something.
Common mix-up
Inform is not the same as persuade. Inform gives facts; persuade tries to make someone believe or do something.
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Write one sentence that shows inform without using the word inform. Model sentence: The email told parents the date, time, and place of the concert. Clue words: email, told parents, date, time, place Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show giving facts or information to someone?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The sign will inform visitors about the new library hours." Why does inform fit better than entertain?
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