How to Use inform in a Sentence

inform

verb
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  • 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.
  • Will the public be informed of the results of the testing?
    — Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 12 July 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • That evening, prison staff informed Dotson’s brother, who relayed the news to South.
    — Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 14 Dec. 2023
  • 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
  • That may have informed the choice to make this not a parody of a specific biopic.
    — Tyler Coates, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Aug. 2023
  • 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
  • But some of it was informed by strategic top-down directives.
    — Mick Ryan, Foreign Affairs, 5 Feb. 2024
  • By then, Griese believes the two women from the pool area must have informed hotel staff about the snakes because she and the man were met by a staff member who picked up the snake.
    — Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2023
  • The next day, the casting agency informed him that the production did not want him back for the remaining two days, according to the suit.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 12 Jan. 2024
  • The service will also inform responders which device the call was made from.
    — Wes Davis, The Verge, 21 Sep. 2023
  • The houseguests were informed the next day that Valentine would no longer be in the game as his actions violated the code of conduct.
    — Emily Longeretta, Variety, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Full of their vintage rootsy rock ‘n’ roll, it can be added to the list of albums birthed during and perhaps informed by the pandemic.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 7 June 2023
  • And while Mia and Nya may seem to be on opposite ends of the spectrum, Pittman, the woman tasked with bringing both of them to life, says the two women inform each other.
    — Veronica Wells, Essence, 11 July 2023
  • Jihan and her husband stood shivering under floodlights, and were informed that the name of their new home was Al-Hol.
    — Anand Gopal, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024
  • Close relatives and loved ones of the victims and the shooter were informed of the news before the news conference, officials said.
    — Phil Helsel, NBC News, 28 Oct. 2023
  • Legacy Church told Fox News Digital they were informed by police that the suspect was on parole and had a gun in his car.
    — Bradford Betz, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2024
  • That definitely informed all of my choices in the other episodes.
    — Town & Country, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Those ideals inform so many of the books, movies, and musicians Stewart recommended to us.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 15 Feb. 2024
  • But there are steps patients can take to at least ensure they’re informed when providers or insurers are using it.
    — Mohana Ravindranath, STAT, 23 May 2023

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