What is the main purpose of a text?
All texts are written for a reason – the writer will have an aim or purpose, for example to inform the reader or to persuade the reader. Often, texts have more than one purpose. Texts also have an intended audience – the people (or person) that the writer hopes will read the text.
How do you explain purpose?
English Language Learners Definition of purpose
- : the reason why something is done or used : the aim or intention of something.
- : the feeling of being determined to do or achieve something.
- : the aim or goal of a person : what a person is trying to do, become, etc.
What is Inform mean?
inform, acquaint, apprise, notify mean to make one aware of something. inform implies the imparting of knowledge especially of facts or occurrences.
What is the example of to inform?
To inform is defined as to tell, give knowledge or information. An example of to inform is someone telling a friend what time they’ll arrive. To disclose confidential or incriminating information to an authority. The defendant informed against the other members of the ring.
How do you use the word inform?
1to tell someone about something, especially in an official way inform somebody (of/about something) Please inform us of any changes of address.
- The leaflet informs customers about healthy eating.
- He went to inform them of his decision.
- Inform me at once if there are any changes in her condition.
What is another name for inform?
What is another word for inform?
| tell | advise |
|---|---|
| brief | enlighten |
| apprise | notify |
| acquaint | instruct |
| edify | update |
What is the difference between intimate and inform?
One as a verb, another as an adjective. Inform has only one verb form. Generally, intimate refers to making someone aware or something in private and inform refers to any general information that his been passed on, but without secrecy.
Is inform a formal word?
Apprise. It is a very formal way of saying ‘tell/inform’. It should only be used when writing to very educated people. ‘When we are aware of the new procedures, we will apprise you immediately.
What is the meaning of could ve?
The definition of could’ve is something that potentially might have happened if it weren’t for another alternative. An example of could’ve is for a student to say that he had the potential to do his homework instead of choosing to go to the basketball game.