notify
To inform someone officially or formally about something
Examples
In a meeting
“Please notify all stakeholders about the schedule change.”
Over coffee
“Can you notify me when you get home safely?”
Why this word
inform
notify implies official or formal communication with an expectation of action or acknowledgment
tell
notify is appropriate for professional contexts requiring documented communication
alert
notify is neutral and procedural, while alert suggests urgency or warning
Usage tip
Use when information needs to be communicated, especially in a timely or official manner; more formal than 'tell'
Etymology
Latin 'notificare' from 'notus' (known) + '-ficare' (to make)
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