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tell vs inform

inform vs tell

tell and inform both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tell No No Yes No
inform No No Yes No
As verbs, inform is a hypernym of tell; that is, inform is a word with a broader meaning than tell:
  • tell: let something be known
  • inform: impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
As verbs, inform is a hypernym of tell; that is, inform is a word with a broader meaning than tell:
  • tell: narrate or give a detailed account of
  • inform: impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
As verbs, inform is a hypernym of tell; that is, inform is a word with a broader meaning than tell:
  • tell: give evidence
  • inform: act as an informer
tell (verb) inform (verb)
discern or comprehend give character or essence to
mark as different impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
let something be known act as an informer
narrate or give a detailed account of
give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
give evidence
express in words
inform positively and with certainty and confidence
Difference between tell and inform

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