English word inform comes from Latin informare, and later Middle English (1100-1500) enformen (To form or shape. To teach.)
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| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| informare | Latin (lat) | |
| informer | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | |
| enformen | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | To form or shape. To teach. |
| inform | English (eng) | (archaic, intransitive) To take form; to become visible or manifest; to appear.. (archaic, transitive) To instruct, train (usually in matters of knowledge).. (intransitive) To impart information or knowledge.. (obsolete, intransitive) To make known, wisely and/or knowledgeably.. (obsolete, transitive) To direct, guide.. (transitive) To communicate knowledge to.. (transitive) To give form or [...] |