The difference between Inform and Name names

When used as verbs, inform means to instruct, train (usually in matters of knowledge), whereas name names means to identify specific people, especially people involved in misdeeds or other secretive activity.


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

check bellow for the other definitions of Inform and Name names

  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"

  1. Name names as a verb (idiomatic):

    To identify specific people, especially people involved in misdeeds or other secretive activity.