informed
ɪnˈfɔːrmd
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Definition of informed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
awareknowing about a subject or current events
  • An informed citizen stays updated with the news.
aware enlightened knowledgeable
2.
knowledgeablehaving much knowledge or education
  • She is an informed scholar in her field.
educated enlightened knowledgeable
3.
decisionbased on information or knowledge
  • He made an informed choice about his career.
aware knowledgeable
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Expressions with informed

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make sure someone gets regular news or updates about something
Please keep informed your manager about any changes to the schedule.
choice made after understanding enough facts and possible results
The patient made an informed decision after speaking with two doctors.
guess made using available information or knowledge
Her informed guess helped us decide the next step.
person with reliable knowledge who gives information
The article cited an informed source close to the investigation.
having information from a trustworthy or accurate source
A reliably informed source confirmed the news.
having a lot of knowledge about current topics
She is well-informed about global environmental issues..

Origin of informed

Latin, informare (to shape)

Terms with informed included in their meaning

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information
be informed or have information
news
watch television to stay informed about current events
communication
be informed of news or information
warnedadj.
caution
having been informed about possible danger
informed
brought up to date
emergency
individual to be informed in emergencies
informed guess
guess based on knowledge or experience
information
stay informed about the latest trends

Examples of informed in a sentence

  • Being informed about the risks is essential.
  • He gave an informed opinion on the matter.
  • The report was written by an informed journalist.
  • They made an informed decision after thorough research.
  • An informed voter is crucial for democracy.

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  1. French:informé, instruit, ...
  2. German:informiert, gebildet, ...
  3. Italian:informato, istruito, ...
  4. Spanish:informado, conocedor, ...
  5. Portuguese:informado, culto, ...
  6. Chinese:见多识广的, 知识渊博的, ...
  7. Japanese:情報通の, 博識な, ...
  8. Arabic:مُطَّلِع, مُثَقَّف, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְעוּדְכָּן, יָדוּעַ, ...
  10. Russian:осведомленный, осведомлённый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:інформований, обґрунтований, ...
  12. Hindi:जानकार, विद्वान, ...
inform
ɪnˈfɔːm

Definition of inform - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
communicationtr./intr.communicate knowledge to someonetr./intr.
  • She informed him about the meeting.
advise notify tell
2.
official notificationtr./intr.officially tell someone of a decision or facttr./intr.
  • The manager will inform you about your application status..
advise apprise notify
3.
legalintr.TECH.act as an informer to authoritiesintr.TECH.
  • He informed on his accomplices to the police.
betray divulge snitch
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Expressions with inform

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report someone to authorities for wrongdoing
He decided to inform against his accomplice to the police.
give information about someone's wrongdoing
He decided to inform on his accomplices to the police.
express regret before giving bad news
We regret to inform you that your application was unsuccessful.
politely announce information to someone in a formal way
I beg to inform you that your request has been approved.

Origin of inform

Latin, informare (to shape)

Examples of inform in a sentence

  • He informed the authorities of the incident immediately.
  • Please inform the team about the new policy.
  • The doctor will inform you of the test results.
  • The witness decided to inform on the gang leader.
  • She refused to inform on her friends despite the pressure.

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  1. French:informer, dénoncer, ...
  2. German:informieren, verraten, ...
  3. Italian:informare, notificare, ...
  4. Spanish:informar, delatar, ...
  5. Portuguese:informar, denunciar, ...
  6. Chinese:通知, 正式通知, ...
  7. Japanese:知らせる, 通知する, ...
  8. Arabic:أَخْبَرَ, وَشَى, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהוֹדִיעַ, לְיַידֵּעַ, ...
  10. Russian:информировать, уведомлять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:повідомити, довести до відома, ...
  12. Hindi:सूचित करना, आधिकारिक रूप से बताना, ...
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