Meaning
to give someone facts or news
Primary Function
conveys information
Communicative Purpose
to notify, update, or report
Pattern
inform; of; about
Core Structure
inform; of; about
Função primária
conveys information
Propósito comunicativo
to notify, update, or report
Situações de gatilho
official notices, updates, business communication
Contextos
professional, academic, formal
Padrão
inform; of; about
Estrutura central
inform; of; about
Slots de substituição
person; topic
Colocados típicos
- hereby
- regretfully
- officially
- keep us informed of
Substituições comuns
- notify of
- advise of (formal)
- tell about
Erros comuns
using *inform the news — incorrect; omitting 'of' after object is common in L1 interference
Similar / contraste
notify of, brief on, update on
Interferências
French 'informer de' works; learners often omit 'of' after the object
Família do chunk
- notify of
- advise of
- brief on
- update on
Nuance
'inform of' is more formal and used for specific items; 'inform about' is broader and more general
Efeito pragmático
indicates official or serious communication
Dica de memória
Please inform us of any changes.
Nota
This chunk is semi-fixed and can be used with either 'of' or 'about', depending on the context and formality.
Upgrade path
use ‘apprise of’ in very formal business English
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