inform
verb (used with object)
to give or impart knowledge of a fact or circumstance to.
have informed
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present perfectof inform.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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He is said to have informed the team of his decision as free agency kicked off.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 7, 2026
Beasley is alleged to have informed Davis that he intended to underperform with respect to rebounding in the game, prosecutors said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
“I have informed my agents that I will not be performing at the Freedom 250 event,” “Bust a Move” rapper Young MC, a.k.a.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
“We have informed the organizers of our concerns and as it stands, Diageo will not sponsor the 2026 Wireless festival,” the spirits and beer maker said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 7, 2026
Someone must have informed on the escapers, because the police found the tunnel four days later.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
