notify

[ noh-tuh-fahy ]

verb (used with object)

, no·ti·fied, no·ti·fy·ing.

1. to inform (someone) or give notice to:

   to notify the police of a crime.

   Synonyms: tell, advise, apprise

2. Chiefly British. to make known; give information of:

   The sale was notified in the newspapers.

notify

/ ˈnəʊtɪˌfaɪ /

verb

1. to inform; tell
2. to draw attention to; make known; announce

Derived Forms

• ˈnotiˌfier, noun

Other Words From

• noti·fia·ble adjective
• noti·fier noun
• pre·noti·fy verb (used with object) prenotified prenotifying
• re·noti·fy verb (used with object) renotified renotifying
• un·noti·fied adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of notify¹

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English notifien, from Middle French notifier, from Latin nōtificāre, from (g)nōt(us), past participle of (g)nōscere “to come to know” ( know ¹ ) + -ificāre -ify

Word History and Origins

Origin of notify¹

C14: from Old French notifier, from Latin notificāre to make known, from nōtus known + facere to make

Example Sentences

According to state law, election officials must notify voters if there are issues with their ballots by reaching out via calls, texts or emails.

From Los Angeles Times

If a voter’s signature is missing or does not match the signature on file, California law requires elections officials to notify that voter and give them an opportunity to fix the problem, which can also delay the process.

From Los Angeles Times

The judge also ordered the state attorney general’s office to notify all schools that the law “has been found unconstitutional,” and that planning to implement it cannot begin until litigation is completed.

From Salon

Under the settlement, Lyft must clearly notify drivers about the terms of its “earnings guarantee” offers and back up any claims it makes about drivers’ pay with evidence.

From Los Angeles Times

If a voter’s signature is missing or does not match the signature on file, California law requires elections officials to notify that voter and give them an opportunity to fix the problem.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• advise
• alert
• announce
• apprise
• brief
• caution
• declare
• disclose
• give
• reveal
• suggest
• telephone
• tell
• tip off
• warn