inform
verb (used with object)
to give or impart knowledge of a fact or circumstance to.
will inform
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future tenseof inform.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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They think this will inform a cautious approach to fiscal 2027 guidance, although they are hopeful that the Australian biopharma will have some new contract wins to report at next month’s annual result announcement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
The Welsh Government says it is monitoring the implementation of mandatory licencing schemes for acupuncture, dry needling, body piercing, electrolysis, tattooing and semi-permanent makeup and this "will inform any potential future extension to other procedures".
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
Knowledge of Jolie’s circumstance will inform a viewer’s reaction to her wounded, resilient performance, but our inherent sympathies can only take French writer-director Alice Winocour’s ensemble piece so far.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Choosing depth over volume also matters: one carefully reported long-form article will inform you better than bursts of random, unreliable and emotionally loaded posts on Instagram.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 16, 2026
“It seems that teaching does not suit you. I will inform Mother Ermentrude,” she says.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
