verb
notify
NOH-tih-fye/ˈnəʊtɪfaɪ/
To formally or directly inform someone of something.
The official notifies the resident by presenting the document at her doorway.
Etymology
The pieces mean “make known.” The verb developed from making something known to giving someone notice by speech or writing, the connection behind its official-informing sense.
In context
under section 724 of the bill a local authority will be required to notify an owner if it intends to pay a share of scheme costs on that owner's behalf
More examples
- The landlord must notify tenants before entering their apartments.
- The bank notified me that my loan was approved.
- Please notify us of any changes to your address.
Forms
notify · notifies · notified · notifying
notification noun — A message that formally provides information.