inform
verb (used with object)
to give or impart knowledge of a fact or circumstance to.
had informed
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past perfectof inform.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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“You have to sign up for the 20-hour Canvas computer course,” my boss had informed me.
From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2026
He added that the Ukrainians had informed Romania the drone wasn’t theirs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
In late March a Reform spokesman said Edwards had informed the party he was stepping down as a candidate for the Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg seat, "citing issues with his mental health".
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
Trump said he had informed the US military "that we will NOT be doing the scheduled attack of Iran tomorrow."
From Barron's ● May 18, 2026
The captain had informed him that the image of the porcupine on the side of the sub's tower was technically against regulations.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
