/infoɾˈmaɾ/
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Translation
to inform, to report
Word origin
From Latin informare ('to shape, to form an idea of'), from in ('into') plus formare ('to form'). The same root gives English 'inform' and 'information'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- informare
- English cognates
- inform, information
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular
Examples
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I am going to inform him of the decision tomorrow.
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The radio reported on the accident this morning.
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You must inform your parents before going out.
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Who informed you that the meeting had changed?
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They informed us that the flight would arrive late.
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