notify
word
/ˈnoʊtəˌfaɪ/
NOH-tuh-fy
/nˈəʊtɪfˌaɪ/
NOH-ti-fy
Definition
To officially tell someone about something, or to inform them that something has happened or will happen. It is often used in formal, legal, workplace, or system-message contexts.
Usage & Nuances
'Notify' is more formal than 'tell' or 'let someone know'. Common patterns: 'notify someone of/about something', 'notify someone that...', and passive forms like 'you will be notified'. Often used by companies, schools, apps, and legal documents.
Spanish: notificar - avisar oficialmentePortuguese (BR): notificar - avisar oficialmentePortuguese (PT): notificar - avisar oficialmenteChinese (Simplified): 通知 - 正式告知Chinese (Traditional): 通知 - 正式告知Hindi: सूचित करना - आधिकारिक रूप से बतानाArabic: يُبلِغ - يُخطِر رسميًاBengali: জানানো - অবহিত করাRussian: уведомлять - информироватьJapanese: 通知するVietnamese: thông báoKorean: 통지하다 - 알리다Turkish: bildirmek - haber vermekUrdu: آگاہ کرنا - مطلع کرناIndonesian: memberitahu - memberi tahu
Example Sentences
Please notify the teacher if you will be late.
basic
The school will notify parents by email.
basic
We notified the office about the problem.
basic
Just notify me when the package arrives.
natural
The app notified me that my order was ready.
natural
You’ll be notified as soon as there’s an update.
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