- OE. enformen, OF. enformer, F. informer. L. informare; pref. in- in + formare to form, share, fr. forma form. See Form
- 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.TheinformingWord.Let others better mold the running mass Of metals, and inform the breathing brass.Breath informs this fleeting frame.Breathes in our soul, informs our mortal part.
- To communicate knowledge to; to make known to; to acquaint; to advise; to instruct; to tell; to notify; to enlighten; -- usually followed by of.For he would learn their business secretly, And then inform his master hastily.I am informed thoroughly of the cause.
- To communicate a knowledge of facts to, by way of accusation; to warn against anybody.Tertullus . . . informed the governor against Paul.To acquaint; apprise; tell; teach; instruct; enlighten; animate; fashion.
