Notify

Definition

Notify means to inform or alert someone of something, typically in a formal or official manner.

Parts of Speech

• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈnoʊtɪˌfaɪ/
• Respelling: NO-ti-fy (with "NO" as in "no," "ti" as in "tin," and "fy" as in "fly")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈnəʊtɪfaɪ/
• Respelling: NO-ti-fy (with "NO" as in "no," "ti" as in "tin," and "fy" as in "fly")

In both dialects, "notify" places the primary stress on the first syllable, "NO." The pronunciation remains consistent across both American and British English, focusing on the clear articulation of "NO-ti-fy."

Etymology

The word "notify" comes from the Middle English word "notefien", derived from Old French "notifier", which in turn originates from Latin "notificare", which combines "notus" (known) and "facere" (to make).

Derivatives

• Notification
• Notifier
• Notifying
• Notified
• Notifiable

Synonyms

• Inform
• Alert
• Advise

Antonyms

• Conceal
• Hide
• Withhold

Usage

"Notify" is primarily used to indicate the act of informing or alerting someone about a particular piece of information or a change in circumstances.

• The bank will notify you once the transaction is complete.
• Please notify the authorities in case of an emergency.

Related Terms

• Announce
• Declare
• Proclaim

Detailed Definition

Verb

• Informing Someone: To let someone know about something; to give notice to.‍
• Example: I will notify my supervisor about the change in the meeting schedule.

• Officially Making Known: To officially or formally convey information to the relevant parties or authorities.‍
• Example: Residents were notified by mail about the upcoming construction work.‍