inform

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facts that are heard, told or discovered about sth INFORMATION
what you say and how you say it SAY
- to give sb a piece of information: tell* sb (sth), let* sb know (sth), inform sb (about/of sth), inform sb that ※€¦
You never told me you were getting married. ◎ Can you tell us about your childhood? ◎ Let me know what happens. ◎ You'd better inform the police of the accident. ◎ He finally informed his boss that he was going to resign.
- a person who gives sb information: (formal) informant
He refused to name his informant.
- to make sth known publicly, in an official way: announce sth
I am very pleased to announce a record increase in half-yearly profits.
- a statement that tells people about sth: announcement
to make an announcement
- a written statement giving information or news that is put where everybody can read it: notice; a board on a wall for putting notices on: noticeboard (AmE bulletin board), board
There's a notice on the board about tomorrow's meeting.
- to give sb information about what has happened, or what you have seen, heard, read, etc: report sth (to sb)
We'd better report this to the police. ◎ The accident wasn't even reported in the newspapers.
- to give sb information which they need: brief sb (on sth), fill sb in (on sth)
The minister was fully briefed before the meeting. ◎ Can you fill me in on the latest situation?
- something which is reported, or a written or spoken description of an event or a situation: report
We've had a report of renewed fighting in the south of the country. ◎ an official report on the state of the economy
- a report or description of sth which has happened: account
He gave us a detailed account of the trial.
※ news reports NEWS, NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINE
- to give sb information about how to get to a certain place: direct sb, give* (sb) directions
Can you direct me to the station?
- to give information (for example to the police) about sb who has done sth wrong: inform on/against sb, (informal) tell* on sb
She would never inform on her own son. ◎ You won't tell on me, will you?
- a person who gives information to the police, etc: informer
a police informer
- to give sb wrong information about sth: mislead* sb, misinform sb
We were misled into thinking it was a good investment. ◎ I'm afraid you've been misinformed.
- information which gives you the wrong idea is misleading
a misleading advertisement
※ giving wrong information deliberately DECEIVE