Inform
WordNet
verb
(1) Give character or essence to
"The principles that inform modern teaching"
(2) Impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to
"I informed him of his rights"
WiktionaryText
Etymology
Recorded since 1320 "to train or instruct in some specific subject," from informare "to shape, form, train, instruct, educate", itself from in- "into" + forma "form, shape"
Verb
- To instruct, train (usually in matters of knowledge)
- To communicate knowledge to (an)other(s).
- To impart information or knowledge.
- To act as an informer (on ...), denounce.
- To make known, wisely and/or knowledgeably.
- To direct, guide