notify
verb (used with object)
to inform (someone) or give notice to.
have notified
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present perfectof notify.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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"An evacuation order is in effect for all affected properties. Sheriff Deputies have notified residents in person, and a digital alert has been issued by the City."
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
If Acme had not accepted your documentation, you could have notified them in writing that you will contact your state’s insurance regulator, focusing on the evidence rather than the Acme adjuster’s motivations.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
Attorneys for Sean "Diddy" Combs have notified a US federal court of their plans to appeal the rap mogul's conviction and 50-month prison sentence.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2025
“We continue to work with expert advisors and have notified both the police and the relevant authority,” the company said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2025
Should I have notified the hospital that Jarvis might be infected with Ebola?
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
