How to Use inform in a Sentence
inform
verb- He failed to inform the suspect that he had the right to remain silent.
- The book will entertain and inform you.
- The book will both entertain and inform.
- The arresting officer failed to inform the suspect of his rights.
- We haven't yet been informed of her decision.
- Frequent reports from the battlefield kept the general informed about how the attack was progressing.
- His Catholic upbringing informs all his writing.
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Will the public be informed of the results of the testing?
— Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 12 July 2023 -
The sun meeting Pluto informs you of the right changes to make.
— USA TODAY, 22 May 2024 -
Lawyers for both sides on Thursday informed the court of a deal to resolve the case.
— Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024 -
The darkness needs to be there to inform the radiance of that world.
— Marlow Stern, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2022 -
Geo-location informs them of the fans’ presence in the venue.
— Michael Schreiber, Rolling Stone, 12 Jan. 2024 -
You'll be informed about the state of Arizona before your start your day.
— Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 24 May 2023 -
Burgess’ lawyer, Ariel Mitchell, informed the tabloid that her client was subpoenaed for the case.
— Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 1 Nov. 2024 -
Anchors were said to have been informed of the revamp on Sunday.
— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Feb. 2024 -
In this session, the audience has a chance to join the discussion and inform what’s next.
— Katie Bain, Billboard, 14 Dec. 2023 -
How did that inform your writing and getting back in the studio?
— Melinda Newman, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2024 -
Know when to turn things off Be informed, but don't be overwhelmed with what is going on.
— Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 25 July 2024 -
Moments later, the waiter reappeared to inform me that the beef cheeks were in fact just fine.
— Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2023 -
His mother, Cindy Hogan, informed Hughes that her son was nowhere to be found.
— Rebecca Laflam, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2025 -
That evening, prison staff informed Dotson’s brother, who relayed the news to South.
— Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 14 Dec. 2023 -
The sign also informed them that they would be filmed and featured on the cafe’s social media.
— Erika Tulfo, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024 -
How did their casting help inform the final version of the movie?
— Seija Rankin, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Oct. 2023 -
Given its design, we have been informed that the TSA may not allow the medals to be carried on flights.
— Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2024 -
Sources informed The Republic last Tuesday that Paul would be out for at least a week with a left groin strain.
— Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 8 May 2023 -
Since being informed of the findings at Sheridan, BOP has made changes.
— Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 22 May 2024 -
That may have informed the choice to make this not a parody of a specific biopic.
— Tyler Coates, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Aug. 2023 -
But that in turn will have informed the performance anyway.
— Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024 -
The statement said staff and providers have already been informed, and that patients will learn of the news from their respective providers.
— Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2024 -
The attorneys appealed to Tarrant County district judges, who informed the judge to apologize in writing.
— Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Jan. 2025
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