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

She said the camp teaches children about forgiveness, so she and her husband put that lesson into practice by forgiving the people who took the trailer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026

If the story of vitamin C and cancer teaches us anything, it is that science rarely moves in straight lines.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 7, 2026

In “Q,” Ms. Watson, who teaches philosophy at the University of Edinburgh, suggests that “we live in a world that wants, needs and values answers with ever-increasing restlessness and urgency.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

"If everyone is the same, it teaches you in life you've got to have uniforms depending on your job," he said.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

“The star? My word. Lawdy, lawdy. The star? Here in my room. Little ol’ Og Loring teaches a star.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy