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notify

verb
SayNOH-ti-fyUS/ˈnoʊtɪfaɪ/UK/ˈnəʊtɪfaɪ/

Formsnotifies, notifying, notified

2 meanings of notify

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  1. 1
    verbtransitive
    To officially tell someone about something, or to report something to the people who need to know.

    Like sending a quick message so someone knows what is happening.

    Please notify your teacher if you will be absent.

    The school notified parents about the early closing.

    UsageSay notify someone of a change.

    Similarinform, tell, advise, apprise

  2. 2
    verbobsoletetransitive
    To take note of something you have seen or learned.
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Origin

It came from Old French "notifier," through Middle English "notifien."

Checked 31 Oct 2026 · 1 fact

  • Notify derives from Old French notifier through Middle English notifien. en.wiktionary.org