notify
verb (used with object)
to inform (someone) or give notice to.
had notified
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past perfectof notify.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Zoph told the Journal that Murati fired him only after he had notified her of his intention to leave for a new job and said the reduction in his responsibilities was temporary.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
As of December 2025, the FBI had notified 8,103 victims, saving them an estimated $511 million.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
The detective, who said she has been diagnosed with PTSD, was led to believe that Police Scotland had notified the ICO over the incident.
From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2026
Benitez gave state officials 20 days to show that they had notified school districts that such policies are illegal under the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 6, 2026
Miss Hennepin had notified Roy’s mother, so he had to repeat the story when he got home from school, and once more when his father returned from work.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
