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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Laurie Levenson, a former federal prosecutor who teaches at Loyola Law School, said that the second time around, prosecutors need better evidence — or to present it in a more convincing manner.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

In practice, Greenspan ran the committee as “kind of a dictator,” said Ellen Meade, a former Fed economist who now teaches at Duke University.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

“We think it has to do with the metabolic toxicity associated with the lack of exercise,” says Dr. David Alter, a cardiologist who teaches at the University of Toronto.

From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026

Shree Garma teaches about 500 children from nursery to the age of 16 and work to build a two-storey block, made with earthquake-resistance technology, is currently under way there.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

"My mother teaches drama at the Ridgeford Community Center," he tells me.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins