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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

Example Sentences

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Mr. Goodspeed’s framework teaches us to look for the next “unexpected event” of the type that models weren’t calibrated to anticipate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Making a roux from scratch teaches you something.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Rivas’ opponent is Raquel Zamora, who teaches English in the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Every session of a class he teaches begins with journaling.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

How can we ever hope to wrest the answers to those questions from Africa’s preliterate past, lacking the written evidence that teaches us about the spread of the Roman Empire?

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond