notified
word · lemma: notify
/ˈnoʊtəˌfaɪd/
NOH-tuh-fyd
/nˈəʊtɪfˌaɪd/
NOH-ti-fyd
Definition
To officially tell someone new or important information, usually in a formal or official way.
Usage & Nuances
'Notified' is formal and often used in business, legal, and official contexts. Common collocations: 'notified of', 'notified by', 'notified about'. Less formal alternatives: 'informed', 'told'. Typically requires a direct or indirect object.
Spanish: notificar - avisarPortuguese (BR): notificar - avisarPortuguese (PT): notificar - avisarChinese (Simplified): 通知 - 通报Chinese (Traditional): 通知 - 通報Hindi: सूचित कियाArabic: أبلغ - أخطرBengali: জানানো হয়েছে - অবহিত করা হয়েছেRussian: уведомлён - проинформированJapanese: 通知された - 知らされたVietnamese: được thông báoKorean: 통보되었다 - 알림을 받았다Turkish: bilgilendirildi - bildirildiUrdu: آگاہ کیا گیاIndonesian: diberitahu - diberi tahu
Example Sentences
She was notified about the meeting change.
basic
We notified the police immediately.
basic
Have you been notified of the results yet?
basic
Customers will be notified by email if their order is delayed.
natural
I wasn't notified about the schedule change until the last minute.
natural
Everyone on the team was notified, so there shouldn't be any confusion.
natural