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

[Trungtran]

Can you tell me the differences between "inform" and "tell"?

Thanks a lot!

[Torsten]

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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