Informed

Informed
Inform 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. [1913 Webster]

Let others better mold the running mass Of metals, and inform the breathing brass. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]

Breath informs this fleeting frame. --Prior. [1913 Webster]

Breathes in our soul, informs our mortal part. --Pope. [1913 Webster]

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. [1913 Webster]

For he would learn their business secretly, And then inform his master hastily. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]

I am informed thoroughly of the cause. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

3. To communicate a knowledge of facts to, by way of accusation; to warn against anybody. [1913 Webster]

Tertullus . . . informed the governor against Paul. --Acts xxiv. 1.

Syn: To acquaint; apprise; tell; teach; instruct; enlighten; animate; fashion. [1913 Webster]


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  • Informed — In*formed (?n f?rmd ), a. Unformed or ill formed; deformed; shapeless. [Obs.] Spenser. [1913 Webster] {Informed stars}. See under {Unformed}. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • informed — informed; un·informed; …   English syllables

  • informed — [adj] cognizant, conversant abreast, acquainted, apprized, au courant*, au fait*, briefed, enlightened, erudite, expert, familiar, in the know*, into*, knowledgeable, know the score*, know what’s what*, learned, on top of*, posted*, primed*,… …   New thesaurus

  • informed — ► ADJECTIVE 1) having or showing knowledge. 2) (of a judgement) based on a sound understanding of the facts …   English terms dictionary

  • informed — [in fôrmd′] adj. having or based on much information, knowledge, or education …   English World dictionary

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  • informed — in|formed [ınˈfo:md US o:r ] adj 1.) having a lot of knowledge or information about a particular subject or situation ▪ Informed sources said it was likely that the President would make a televised statement. well informed/ill informed ▪ I became …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • informed — adjective 1 having a lot of knowledge or information about a particular subject or situation: Informed sources have denied that the President was involved at all. 2 well informed/ill informed/badly informed knowing a lot or not knowing much about …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • informed — adjective Date: 15th century 1. a. having information < informed sources > < informed observers > b. based on possession of information < an informed opinion > 2. educated, knowledgeable < what the informed …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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