notify

Definitions

not (known) hides the root -fic-/-fac- ('make') inside -ify, so notify literally means 'to make known.' Where notice is to become aware yourself, notify is to make someone else aware — usually formally or officially.

Common Collocations

• 1.notify someone of something通知某人某事
• 2.notify in advance提前通知
• 3.notify the authorities通知有关部门

Example Sentences

• 1.

  Please notify us in advance if you can't attend.

• 2.

  The bank notified customers of the new fees.

• 3.

  You must notify the police of the accident.