Kilo Lingo

/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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