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

In the same way that cognitive behavioral therapy teaches patients to recontextualize their thoughts and feelings to produce different behaviors, writing stand-up requires people to reexamine their struggles and recontextualize them into punch lines.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

Laycock also teaches pupils about "hallucinations" where AI confidently provides information it has made up.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

Mr. Alexander teaches the history of science and mathematics at the University of California, Los Angeles.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

"Jesus teaches us to forgive and I have, but what we are asking for is accountability."

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

Discrimination learning occurs by rote, and occurs when a teacher teaches the basic building blocks of music—vocabulary and aural and rhythmic patterns.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin