Inform of Meaning in English
expression
ˌɪnˈfɔɹm/ /ˈəv
in-FORM-uhv
ɪnfˈɔːm/ /ˈɒv
in-FAWM-ov
Definition
To tell someone about something or make them aware of specific information or events.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or semi-formal; often used in business, legal, or written contexts. The structure is 'inform (someone) of (something)', not 'inform about.' Common mistakes include using 'inform about.' Often used with passive voice: 'You will be informed of the results.'
Spanish: informar de - avisar dePortuguese (BR): informar de - avisar dePortuguese (PT): informar de - avisar deChinese (Simplified): 告知…（某事）Chinese (Traditional): 告知…（某事）Hindi: की जानकारी देनाArabic: يبلغ عن - يخبر عنBengali: জানানো - অবহিত করাRussian: сообщить о - уведомить оJapanese: 知らせる (〜に...を) - 通知する (～に...について)Vietnamese: thông báo cho - báo choKorean: 알리다 - 통지하다Turkish: bildirmek - haber vermekUrdu: مطلع کرنا - آگاہ کرناIndonesian: memberi tahu tentang - menginformasikan tentang
Example Sentences
Please inform me of any changes in the schedule.
basic
The teacher informed the parents of the new policy.
basic
He will inform us of his decision tomorrow.
basic
You will be informed of the outcome by email.
natural
Once we have more details, we’ll inform you of the next steps.
natural
Did they ever inform you of the reason for the delay?
natural