To impart form or essence to, the object of the verb denoting some kind of matter, and the result being the production of a thing of some definite kind; determine the character or quality of; hence, to animate; actuate.To enlighten; teach; instruct; advise: as, to inform one how he should proceed.To communicate information to; acquaint with facts; apprise.To make known; disclose; tell of or about.To guide; direct.Synonyms To inspire, quicken.2 and Of inform of: To apprise of, signify, communicate, disclose, reveal, acquaint with, advise of, notify or notify of, teach.To take form or shape; become visible.To give intelligence or information: generally with against or on.Without regular form; shapeless; deformed.