Waiting for reviewFinal eCandidate #1728 · from the Puritas diff · puritas-full-2026-10-19

informeinform

A final e dropped: selfe → self, beene → been, hee → he.

Puritas changed it: 2,220 times in 987 works
Consistency: 98.3% (2,220 of 2,257)
Reach if approved: ~2,371 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner: Agrees: inform
Matches: Exact word, any case
In our text: 2,257 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings: None
Taken into joins: None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (2,220 changes in 987 works, 98.3% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 2,220)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied

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… vnderſtood both their ignorance in the doctrine of the law, and their negligence to informeinform the people in it: otherwiſe to thinke that there was nothing reproued in them …
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… vnderſtood both their ignorance in the doctrine of the law, and their negligence to informeinform the people in it: otherwiſe to thinke that there was nothing reproued in them …
Samuel Hieron · The Preachers Plea · p. 145 · Open in the reader
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… them aright according to thine owne good will; by that Spirit of wiſedome, Lord informeinform mee; by that Spirit of ſanctification, Lord cleanſe mee from all my corruptions; by …
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… them aright according to thine owne good will; by that Spirit of wiſedome, Lord informeinform mee; by that Spirit of ſanctification, Lord cleanſe mee from all my corruptions; by …
Thomas Hooker · The Souls Exaltation · p. 109 · Open in the reader
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… for which we alſo dayly ask of God in our prayers, that he would informeinform it to worship him by his ſpirit in the Goſpell of his ſonne, & to …
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… for which we alſo dayly ask of God in our prayers, that he would informeinform it to worship him by his ſpirit in the Goſpell of his ſonne, & to …
Francis Johnson · A Christian Plea · p. 183 · Open in the reader
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… then to come into his presence, there to honour him, there to heare him informeinform us in his will, and to put up our complaints and petitions to him …
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… then to come into his presence, there to honour him, there to heare him informeinform us in his will, and to put up our complaints and petitions to him …
Phineas Fletcher · The Way to Blessedness · p. 138 · Open in the reader
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… therein a true child of Abraham) to commend piety to his people, and to informeinform those of his family, as well servants as children, how to feare and serve …
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… therein a true child of Abraham) to commend piety to his people, and to informeinform those of his family, as well servants as children, how to feare and serve …
Thomas Gataker · The Decrease of Lazarus · p. 46 · Open in the reader
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… or preachers: who being rapt and rauiſhed with this harmony goes to his geere, informeinform aboue ſaid, where his mouth diſtilles, and his lippes droppe ſuch old parables, ſuch …
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… or preachers: who being rapt and rauiſhed with this harmony goes to his geere, informeinform aboue ſaid, where his mouth diſtilles, and his lippes droppe ſuch old parables, ſuch …
George Gifford · Short Reply to the Donatists · p. 34 · Open in the reader
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Who can informeinform you of the truth of thinges.
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Who can informeinform you of the truth of thinges.
William Gouge · The Saints Sacrifice · Open in the reader
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… new thing to your Lordſhip: but, wherin your well experienced knowledge is able to informeinform mee. Onely I haue beene bold, through your thrice honoured Name, to tranſmit this …
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… new thing to your Lordſhip: but, wherin your well experienced knowledge is able to informeinform mee. Onely I haue beene bold, through your thrice honoured Name, to tranſmit this …
Thomas Adams · The Temple · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (37)

29 of them are in works where Puritas changed it elsewhere, so their places are known; 8 more are in works where it never changed. Each is our text, as the rule would change it.

The Faithful Shepherd A09092

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InformeInform the ignorant, confirme ſuch as haue vnderſtanding, reclaime the vitious, encourage the vertuous, convince …
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InformeInform the ignorant, confirme ſuch as haue vnderſtanding, reclaime the vitious, encourage the vertuous, convince …
Richard Bernard · The Faithful Shepherd · p. 11 · Open in the reader

Britains Remembrancer A15627

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InformeInform him how much hindrance, or disgrace,
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InformeInform him how much hindrance, or disgrace,
George Wither · Britains Remembrancer · Open in the reader

The Hymns and Songs of the Church A15647

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InformeInform vs what we should belieue,
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InformeInform vs what we should belieue,
George Wither · The Hymns and Songs of the Church · p. 175 · Open in the reader

A Childs Patrimony A15695

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… leaſt breath fills, and enlarges it; It is no otherwiſe in ages, and diſpoſitions; InformeInform the childe in precepts of learning and vertue, while yeeres make him capable, how …
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… leaſt breath fills, and enlarges it; It is no otherwiſe in ages, and diſpoſitions; InformeInform the childe in precepts of learning and vertue, while yeeres make him capable, how …
Hezekiah Woodward · A Childs Patrimony · p. 8 · Open in the reader

Comforting Afflicted Consciences A16330

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… superficially, not syncerely; and then no marvell, tho no true and reall comfort come. InformeInform thy selfe further in this Point, and that thou mayst more fully know my …
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… superficially, not syncerely; and then no marvell, tho no true and reall comfort come. InformeInform thy selfe further in this Point, and that thou mayst more fully know my …
Robert Bolton · Comforting Afflicted Consciences · p. 433 · Open in the reader

A Commentary on 1 Peter 1-3 A17385

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6. InformeInform thy selfe throughly of the vanity of all the things unto which thou art …
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6. InformeInform thy selfe throughly of the vanity of all the things unto which thou art …
Nicholas Byfield · A Commentary on 1 Peter 1-3 · p. 175 · Open in the reader

Time Well Spent in Sacred Meditations A19693

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SERVING TO Confirme the Penitent. InformeInform the Ignorant. Reforme the Obſtinate. Convince the Hypocrite: Encourage the Fearefull. Reſolve the Doubtfull …
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SERVING TO Confirme the Penitent. InformeInform the Ignorant. Reforme the Obſtinate. Convince the Hypocrite: Encourage the Fearefull. Reſolve the Doubtfull …
Ezekiel Culverwell · Time Well Spent in Sacred Meditations · Open in the reader

Review and Examination of the Doctrine A39999

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… factions in religion were not at Corinth onlie. Iunius (de cler. Cap. 15. not 16.) will InformeInform him that [jerom asserts not, that it was said at Corinth, I am of …
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… factions in religion were not at Corinth onlie. Iunius (de cler. Cap. 15. not 16.) will InformeInform him that [jerom asserts not, that it was said at Corinth, I am of …
Thomas Forrester · Review and Examination of the Doctrine · p. 212 · Open in the reader

The Court of the Gentiles Part 2 A41659

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… at firſt created, as Gen. 1, 2. Hence it was that Ariſtotle ſtiles his firſt matter InformeInform, yet capable of any form; indeterminate, and indigeſted, a meer paſſive power, &c. which …
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… at firſt created, as Gen. 1, 2. Hence it was that Ariſtotle ſtiles his firſt matter InformeInform, yet capable of any form; indeterminate, and indigeſted, a meer paſſive power, &c. which …
Theophilus Gale · The Court of the Gentiles Part 2 · p. 360 · Open in the reader

The Doubting Believer A59036

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6. InformeInform the conſcience with the nature of a Chriſtian and ſaving condition: Some things are …
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6. InformeInform the conſcience with the nature of a Chriſtian and ſaving condition: Some things are …
Obadiah Sedgwick · The Doubting Believer · p. 221 · Open in the reader

Of the Childs Portion A67002

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… leaſt breath fills, and enlarges it; It is no otherwiſe in ages, and diſpoſitions; InformeInform the childe in precepts of learning and vertue, while yeeres make him capable, how …
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… leaſt breath fills, and enlarges it; It is no otherwiſe in ages, and diſpoſitions; InformeInform the childe in precepts of learning and vertue, while yeeres make him capable, how …
Hezekiah Woodward · Of the Childs Portion · p. 8 · Open in the reader

A Sons Patrimony and Daughters Portion A67005

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… leaſt breath fills, and enlarges it; It is no otherwiſe in ages, and diſpoſitions; InformeInform the childe in precepts of learning and vertue, while yeeres make him capable, how …
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… leaſt breath fills, and enlarges it; It is no otherwiſe in ages, and diſpoſitions; InformeInform the childe in precepts of learning and vertue, while yeeres make him capable, how …
Hezekiah Woodward · A Sons Patrimony and Daughters Portion · p. 8 · Open in the reader

Works of Joseph Hall A68126

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… willing to commend. Let vs begin with him who is the firſt and laſt: InformeInform your ſelfe aright concerning God; without whom, in vaine doe we know all things …
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… willing to commend. Let vs begin with him who is the firſt and laſt: InformeInform your ſelfe aright concerning God; without whom, in vaine doe we know all things …
Joseph Hall · Works of Joseph Hall · p. 401 · Open in the reader

The Rule of Faith A69028

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1. InformeInform vs, and ſhew vs whence all good and perfect gifts come euen from this …
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1. InformeInform vs, and ſhew vs whence all good and perfect gifts come euen from this …
Nicholas Byfield · The Rule of Faith · p. 97 · Open in the reader

The Poor Mans Case A80410

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… with much life and Iudgement, omiting nothing that could be ſaid materially, either to InformeInform the Cuntrymens underſtanding, or to worke upon their affections but good charges are but …
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… with much life and Iudgement, omiting nothing that could be ſaid materially, either to InformeInform the Cuntrymens underſtanding, or to worke upon their affections but good charges are but …
John Cook · The Poor Mans Case · p. 26 · Open in the reader

Comfort and Counsel for Dejected Souls A81871

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3 InformeInform Your owne ſoules.
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3 InformeInform Your owne ſoules.
John Durant · Comfort and Counsel for Dejected Souls · p. 165 · Open in the reader
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Thirdly, InformeInform them; Preach to your ſelves theſe and the like points:
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Thirdly, InformeInform them; Preach to your ſelves theſe and the like points:
John Durant · Comfort and Counsel for Dejected Souls · p. 166 · Open in the reader
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4 InformeInform your ſoules, that Chriſt would not have you to be caſt downe? Say to …
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4 InformeInform your ſoules, that Chriſt would not have you to be caſt downe? Say to …
John Durant · Comfort and Counsel for Dejected Souls · p. 167 · Open in the reader
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Laſtly, InformeInform your ſoules, that it ſhall not be alwaies thus; tell them, you ſhall not …
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Laſtly, InformeInform your ſoules, that it ſhall not be alwaies thus; tell them, you ſhall not …
John Durant · Comfort and Counsel for Dejected Souls · p. 167 · Open in the reader

The Court of the Gentiles A85480

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… Ariſtotle his ſcholar derived his confuſed Notions of the firſt matter, that it was 1. InformeInform. 2. Indefinite or rude. 3. A pure power, or paſsive principle, void, but capable of any …
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… Ariſtotle his ſcholar derived his confuſed Notions of the firſt matter, that it was 1. InformeInform. 2. Indefinite or rude. 3. A pure power, or paſsive principle, void, but capable of any …
Theophilus Gale · The Court of the Gentiles · p. 322 · Open in the reader

Treatise on Three Things A86423

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Is an uſe of Information, to InformeInform us of the miſerable Condition of thoſe who make light of ſin, If ſin …
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Is an uſe of Information, to InformeInform us of the miſerable Condition of thoſe who make light of ſin, If ſin …
Paul Hobson · Treatise on Three Things · p. 23 · Open in the reader
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… ariſe from Gods making the heart ſencible of his withdrawing. Therefore this is to InformeInform us, that the power of a hearts returning to God, is of God, Oh …
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… ariſe from Gods making the heart ſencible of his withdrawing. Therefore this is to InformeInform us, that the power of a hearts returning to God, is of God, Oh …
Paul Hobson · Treatise on Three Things · p. 84 · Open in the reader
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In the next place, this may InformeInform us of the great miſtakes of ſome men, who in their writings and expreſſions …
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In the next place, this may InformeInform us of the great miſtakes of ſome men, who in their writings and expreſſions …
Paul Hobson · Treatise on Three Things · p. 85 · Open in the reader
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The firſt is an Uſe of Information, to InformeInform us from what hath been ſaid in relation to theſe three laſt things, Viz …
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The firſt is an Uſe of Information, to InformeInform us from what hath been ſaid in relation to theſe three laſt things, Viz …
Paul Hobson · Treatise on Three Things · p. 139 · Open in the reader
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… in their returnes, who have dealt unkindly and unfriendly with him. 2. It is to InformeInform ſuch hearts, who through an apprehenſion of Gods highneſſe, glory, and greatneſſe, apprehended with …
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… in their returnes, who have dealt unkindly and unfriendly with him. 2. It is to InformeInform ſuch hearts, who through an apprehenſion of Gods highneſſe, glory, and greatneſſe, apprehended with …
Paul Hobson · Treatise on Three Things · p. 140 · Open in the reader

Commentary on Obadiah A89517

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1. InformeInform;
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1. InformeInform;
Edward Marbury · Commentary on Obadiah · p. 147 · Open in the reader

The Fast Friend A91943

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Ʋſe 2 Let this InformeInform us, concerning all the good things we do enjoy: they are but Donatives; all …
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Ʋſe 2 Let this InformeInform us, concerning all the good things we do enjoy: they are but Donatives; all …
Nehemiah Rogers · The Fast Friend · p. 409 · Open in the reader

A Voice Tending to the Pacification of Gods Wrath A96785

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InformeInform of anie thing, that may concerne
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InformeInform of anie thing, that may concerne
George Wither · A Voice Tending to the Pacification of Gods Wrath · p. 126 · Open in the reader

Epistles Volume 2 B13862

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… willing to commend. Let vs begin with him who is the first and last: InformeInform your selfe aright concerning God, without whome, in vaine do we know all things …
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… willing to commend. Let vs begin with him who is the first and last: InformeInform your selfe aright concerning God, without whome, in vaine do we know all things …
Joseph Hall · Epistles Volume 2 · p. 107 · Open in the reader