INFORM (ON) Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

inform (on)

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Definition of inform (on)

as in to tell (on)

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In early August, dozens of vessels were waiting for their turn in the Panama Canal.

— Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Last year, officials attempted to impose restrictions on journalists working inside the Pentagon, which, in turn, led most news outlets to turn in their access badges and walk out.

— Jocelyn Noveck, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

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