The difference between Advertise and Inform

When used as verbs, advertise means to notify (someone) of something, whereas inform means to instruct, train (usually in matters of knowledge).

Inform is also adjective with the meaning: without regular form.

check bellow for the other definitions of Advertise and Inform

  1. Advertise as a verb (transitive, now, _, rare):

    To notify (someone) of something; to call someone's attention to something.

  2. Advertise as a verb (transitive):

    To give (especially public) notice of (something); to announce publicly.

  3. Advertise as a verb (intransitive):

    To provide information about a person or goods and services to influence others.

    Examples:

    "It pays to advertise."

    "For personal needs, advertise on the internet or in a local newspaper."

  4. Advertise as a verb (transitive):

    To provide public information about (a product, service etc.) in order to attract public awareness and increase sales.

    Examples:

    "Over the air, they advertise their product on drive-time radio talk shows and TV news shows."

  1. Inform as a verb (archaic, transitive):

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

  2. Inform as a verb (transitive):

    To communicate knowledge to.

  3. Inform as a verb (intransitive):

    To impart information or knowledge.

  4. Inform as a verb:

    To act as an informer; denounce.

  5. 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."

  6. Inform as a verb (obsolete, intransitive):

    To make known, wisely and/or knowledgeably.

  7. Inform as a verb (obsolete, transitive):

    To direct, guide.

  8. Inform as a verb (archaic, intransitive):

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

  1. Inform as an adjective:

    Without regular form; shapeless; ugly; deformed.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Cotton"

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