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

Ghobadi has volunteered for a program that teaches fifth-grade students about the law, served on a community college board and fosters “several dogs a year to prevent them from being housed in crowded shelters.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

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

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

Ingold said that she teaches samizdat to combat these practices.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

As the series begins, the chief fracas involves Nina, an LPA mom who also owns a Pilates studio and teaches free exercise classes to the boys at the school.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

Volpe teaches according to no index or formula.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove