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be taught

VERB

learn

Synonyms

STRONGEST

determine enroll gain get grasp master pick up read receive review study

STRONG

apprentice attain con cram grind imbibe lucubrate matriculate memorize peruse prepare

WEAK

be trained become able become versed brush up on burn midnight oil commit to memory crack the books drink in get down pat get the hang of get the knack of improve mind major in minor in pore over soak up specialize in take course take in train in wade through

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore lose miss misunderstand neglect pass release spend

WEAK

overlook teach

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U.S. history can’t be taught accurately without acknowledging the role religion has played in the actions and ideas of the American people.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

It mandates that all children should be taught Mandarin before kindergarten and up until the end of high school.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

“The FBI will ensure that any individual exploiting the promise of educational opportunities for our city’s children will be taught a lesson,” Dennehy added.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

"But whenever, at the doorstep of Ramadan, our children are to be taught the national and spiritual values of these lands, that is when they immediately become uncomfortable."

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

The animal salesman said, “The distinct advantage of a goat is that it can be taught to butt anyone who tries to steal it.”

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick

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