notify
gb/nˈoʊtɪfˌaɪ/ us/nˈoʊtɪfˌaɪ/
B2
Inglés
~ 3300
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Verbo
B2
action
1
formally tell someone something
To tell someone important information, often in a formal way.
Patrón de uso:
to notify [someone] of/about [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'notify' with 'notice'. 'Notify' means to tell someone, while 'notice' means to see or become aware of something.
Sinónimos
inform (More general and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.)
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advise (Often used in formal contexts to mean telling someone about something important.)
Antónimos
withhold information (To deliberately not tell someone something they should know.)
Colocaciones
notify the police
|notify the authorities
|notify customers
|notify in writing
|notify immediately
Temas
communication
|business
|law
Ejemplos
- The company will notify employees of any changes to the policy.
- Please notify me if you are unable to attend the meeting.
- We must notify the authorities immediately after the incident.
- You are required by law to notify the tax office of any change of address.
- The airline will notify passengers if the flight is delayed.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Please notify me when you arrive.
- The school will notify parents about the trip.
- We need to notify the police.
- He notified his boss about the problem.
- She notified her friend of the news.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
notify
AFI
GB/nˈoʊtɪfˌaɪ/
US/nˈoʊtɪfˌaɪ/
Sílabas y acento
no - ti - fy (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (no)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: notify
- 3rd Person Singular: notifies
- Present Participle: notifying
- Past: notified
Familia de palabras
Forms
notifies
verb
notifying
verb
notified
verb
Core family
notification
noun A2
Related words
notice
noun A2
notifier
noun
Advanced or less common
notifiable
adjective
Expresiones
be notified of
1/bˈi nˈoʊtɪfˌaɪd əv/
fixed phrase
receive an official notice
To be told important information in an official way.
Ejemplos
- You will be notified of the results by email.
- All applicants will be notified of our decision within two weeks.
notify in writing
1/nˈoʊtɪfˌaɪ ˈɪn ɹˈaɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
inform someone in written form
To tell someone something by sending them a letter or email, not by speaking.
Ejemplos
- You must notify the landlord in writing if you wish to end the lease.
- Please notify us in writing of any changes to your account.