teaches

VERB

educate; instill knowledge

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advise coach demonstrate develop direct explain instruct lecture prepare show train tutor

STRONG

brainwash brief catechize communicate cram discipline drill edify enlighten exercise expound fit form ground guide illustrate imbue impart implant inculcate indoctrinate inform initiate interpret nurture profess rear school sharpen

WEAK

break in give instruction give lessons give the facts improve mind open eyes polish up pound into show the ropes

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal confuse hide learn neglect

STRONG

abandon destroy ignore keep mislead obscure secret

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teaches

Doran now teaches an esports course at Rowan University in New Jersey.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

Harris is a government and community affairs officer for St. John’s Community Health and teaches at Santa Monica College.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

As for the price of goods, Econ 101 teaches that firms compete prices down and pass on economies of scale to consumers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

Jackson eventually convinced his school administrators to let him lead a separate class on financial literacy and college preparedness, which he teaches today to high-school seniors.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026

But for my twin who now teaches school and murders tree trunks I have heard various words applied by our neighbors, none with much fondness.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

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