The difference between Acquaint and Inform
When used as verbs, acquaint means to furnish or give experimental knowledge of, whereas inform means to instruct, train (usually in matters of knowledge).
When used as adjectives, acquaint means acquainted, whereas inform means without regular form.
check bellow for the other definitions of Acquaint and Inform
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Acquaint as a verb (transitive, followed by ''with''):
To furnish or give experimental knowledge of; to make (one) to know; to make familiar.
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Acquaint as a verb (transitive, archaic, followed by ''of'' or ''that''):
To communicate notice to; to inform; to make cognizant.
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Acquaint as a verb (transitive, obsolete):
To familiarize; to accustom.
Examples:
"rfquotek Evelyn"
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Acquaint as an adjective (obsolete):
Acquainted.
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Inform as a verb (archaic, transitive):
To instruct, train (usually in matters of knowledge).
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Inform as a verb (transitive):
To communicate knowledge to.
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Inform as a verb (intransitive):
To impart information or knowledge.
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Inform as a verb:
To act as an informer; denounce.
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Inform as a verb (transitive):
To give form or character to; to inspire (with a given quality); to affect, influence (with a pervading principle, idea etc.).
Examples:
"His sense of religion informs everything he writes."
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Inform as a verb (obsolete, intransitive):
To make known, wisely and/or knowledgeably.
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Inform as a verb (obsolete, transitive):
To direct, guide.
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Inform as a verb (archaic, intransitive):
To take form; to become visible or manifest; to appear.
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Inform as an adjective:
Without regular form; shapeless; ugly; deformed.
Examples:
"rfquotek Cotton"