notify
verb (used with object)
to inform (someone) or give notice to.
notifies
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present tense formof notify (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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"Unable to install the new version because Google Play notifies that the new version is already installed. Can't understand why ScotRail did not do a control rollout to a selected area to resolve usage problems."
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
An automaker notifies owners that their vehicle contains a defect and needs to be repaired.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
The IRS notifies households of penalties by a written letter sent through the mail.
From MarketWatch ● May 27, 2026
The IDN, for instance, has a system to alert trained observers to respond to ICE action, and notifies people based on their proximity to the action.
From Salon ● Feb. 13, 2026
The Seattle Bank notifies the Milwaukee Bank, enclosing a draft for the amount.
From Business English A Practice Book by Rose Buhlig
