1. (

• inform

) impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to; "I informed him of his rights" ;

2. (

• inform

) give character or essence to; "The principles that inform modern teaching" ;

3. (

• inform ,

) act as an informer; "She had informed on her own parents for years" ;

1. (

• informed

) having much knowledge or education; "an informed public"; "informed opinion"; "the informed customer" ;