informing Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
    ratting.
  2. noun a speech act that conveys information
    making known.
  3. verb impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to
    inform.
    • I informed him of his rights
  4. verb give character or essence to
    inform.
    • The principles that inform modern teaching
  5. verb act as an informer
    inform.
    • She had informed on her own parents for years

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