The difference between Inform and Take shape
When used as verbs, inform means to instruct, train (usually in matters of knowledge), whereas take shape means to take a definite form.
Inform is also adjective with the meaning: without regular form.
check bellow for the other definitions of Inform and Take shape
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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"
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Take shape as a verb (intransitive, often, figurative):
To take a definite form.
Examples:
"After two hours of discussion, our plans began to take shape."