notify
/ˈnoʊtɪfaɪ/
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Also seen as: notifies · notifying · notified
Meaning · English
To give (someone) notice (of some event).
Verb
Examples
The dispatcher immediately notified the volunteer fire department of the emergency call.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “notify” mean?
To give (someone) notice (of some event).
Is “notify” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.