Inform vs. Notify — What's the Difference?

Inform is a programming language and design system for interactive fiction originally created in 1993 by Graham Nelson. Inform can generate programs designed for the Z-code or Glulx virtual machines.

To give notice to; inform

To impart information to; make aware of something

Chiefly British To give notice of; make known.

To acquaint (oneself) with knowledge of a subject.

(transitive) To give (someone) notice (of some event).

To give form or character to; imbue with a quality or an essence

To make (something) known.

To be a formative or characterizing presence in; animate

To make note of (something).

(Obsolete) To form (the mind or character) by teaching or training.

To make known; to declare; to publish; as, to notify a fact to a person.

To give or provide information.

To give notice to; to inform by notice; to apprise; as, the constable has notified the citizens to meet at the city hall; the bell notifies us of the time of meeting.

To disclose confidential or incriminating information to an authority

Give information or notice to;

To instruct, train (usually in matters of knowledge).

(transitive) To communicate knowledge to.

(intransitive) To impart information or knowledge.

To act as an informer; denounce.

(transitive) To give form or character to; to inspire (with a given quality); to affect, influence (with a pervading principle, idea etc.).

To make known, wisely and/or knowledgeably.

To direct, guide.

To take form; to become visible or manifest; to appear.

Without regular form; shapeless; ugly; deformed.

Without regular form; shapeless; ugly; deformed.

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.

To communicate knowledge to; to make known to; to acquaint; to advise; to instruct; to tell; to notify; to enlighten; - usually followed by of.

To communicate a knowledge of facts to, by way of accusation; to warn against anybody.

To take form; to become visible or manifest; to appear.

To give intelligence or information; to tell.

Impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to;

Give character or essence to;

Act as an informer;