INFORM
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In*form" (?), a. [L. informis; pref. in- not + forma form, shape: cf. F. informe] Without regular form; shapeless; ugly; deformed. Cotton.
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In*form", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Informed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Informing.] [OE. enformen, OF. enformer, F. informer. L. informare; pref. in- in + formare to form, share, fr. forma form. See Form.] 1. To give form or share to; to give vital or organizing power to; to give life to; to imbue and actuate with vitality; to animate; to mold; to figure; to fashion. “The informing Word.” Coleridge.
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Let others better mold the running mass
Of metals, and inform the breathing brass.
Dryden.
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Breath informs this fleeting frame.
Prior.
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Breathes in our soul, informs our mortal part.
Pope.
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2. To communicate knowledge to; to make known to; to acquaint; to advise; to instruct; to tell; to notify; to enlighten; -- usually followed by of.
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For he would learn their business secretly,
And then inform his master hastily.
Spenser.
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I am informed thoroughly of the cause.
Shak.
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3. To communicate a knowledge of facts to, by way of accusation; to warn against anybody.
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Tertullus . . . informed the governor against Paul.
Acts xxiv. 1.
Syn. -- To acquaint; apprise; tell; teach; instruct; enlighten; animate; fashion.
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In*form", v. t. 1. To take form; to become visible or manifest; to appear. [Obs.]
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It is the bloody business which informs
Thus to mine eyes.
Shak.
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2. To give intelligence or information; to tell. Shak.
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He might either teach in the same manner, or inform how he had been taught.
Monthly Rev.
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To inform against, to communicate facts by way of accusation against; to denounce; as, two persons came to the magistrate, and informed against A.
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