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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But the lasting lesson “Amadeus” teaches us is that real stars have nemeses.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

Finance 101 teaches us that an efficient market is forward-looking, reflecting at any given time what investors collectively expect future returns to be.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

The social skills she teaches apply not only to young sorority hopefuls but any person pursuing a goal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

"It is horrible. It teaches you a lot about yourself and how to overcome hard stuff, and definitely teaches you a lot of resilience."

From BBC • May 8, 2026

“Good luck! We’ll wait up, we want to hear what he teaches you!”

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling