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instruct

[in-struhkt] / ɪnˈstrʌkt /
VERB
inform, teach
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advise brief discipline disclose educate guide notify tell train tutor
STRONG
acquaint apprise brainwash coach counsel drill engineer enlighten ground lead lecture level pilot reveal school steer update
WEAK
break in break it to clue in drum into give lessons keep posted wise up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
conceal hide learn neglect
STRONG
deceive mislead
WEAK
ask
VERB
order, command
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assign direct tell warn
STRONG
bid charge define enjoin prescribe
Antonyms
WEAK
ask learn

Example Sentences

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Yet Jones didn’t instruct her to swab the plastic pill bag.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

A more recent approach has been to instruct students as well — so they could better protect themselves and their peers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

The defence team said this made it impossible for him to follow a hearing fairly and to instruct his lawyers effectively.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

He says each one "was notified by the end of May 2025, in agreement with the Solicitors Regulation Authority" and "none of them were obliged to instruct Jones Whyte".

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

So if this book doesn’t instruct about punctuation, what does it do?

From "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" by Author

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