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What are the differences between "inform" and "tell"



 
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What are the differences between "inform" and "tell" #1 (permalink) Sat Mar 08, 2008 16:32 pm   What are the differences between "inform" and "tell"		  
Can you tell me the differences between "inform" and "tell"?

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What are the differences between "inform" and "tell" #2 (permalink) Mon Mar 10, 2008 11:34 am   What are the differences between "inform" and "tell"		  
You can tell somebody something and you can inform somebody. In other words, 'tell' usually requires two objects. Also, 'tell' is less formal than 'inform'.
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