Synonyms of informs

informs

verb

present tense third-person singular of inform

1

as in talks

to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities

the police only caught the mastermind of the burglary because his disgruntled partner informed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• talks
• betrays
• sings
• tells (on)
• squeaks
• grasses (on)
• splits (on)
• squeals
• rats (on)
• finks
• snitches
• drops a dime (on)
• sells (out)
• tips (off)
• gives away
• turns in
• two-times
• crosses
• blabs
• tattles
• double-crosses
• backstabs

2

as in tells

to give information to

chose teaching as a career because it affords the opportunity to inform a whole generation of young minds

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tells
• advises
• instructs
• teaches
• apprises
• educates
• briefs
• enlightens
• acquaints
• notifies
• familiarizes
• clears
• clues (in)
• alerts
• verses
• fills in
• hips
• convinces
• assures
• reassures
• advertises
• catches up
• lets someone know
• wises (up)
• keeps (someone) posted
• certifies
• discloses (to)
• announces (to)
• lectures
• schools
• warrants
• tutors
• disabuses
• disenchants
• disillusions
• undeceives

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misleads
• misinforms

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of informs

And his awareness of the camera and of the frame informs his behavior in this way that is very intuitive. — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2026

Wellness informs every aspect of life on board, from ensuring purified air and maximum comfort during sleep to the study of color schemes for different times of the day. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Indulge in an otherworldly spa treatment or unwind with a summer cocktail—your intention informs your itinerary. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

This is specifically what informs the ethos of Jason Scott & The High Heat, a band that has come to be known equally for their raw talent as their rancorous lyrics. — Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

This dichotomy, between depressive routine and the spark of something exciting, or even irksome, both informs each relationship, and clarifies (for the viewer) Arash’s state of mind the more his reasons are revealed. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

Ian informs the sisters that Kylie isn’t merely stumbling into arcane rituals; someone is drawing her to the dark side. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026

But Thursday’s producer-price report, which actually informs the Fed’s preferred inflation index, the PCE, more than CPI does, pointed the wrong way. — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026

Josh eventually informs both his father and grandfather, who react completely differently to the news. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026