teach

[teech] / titʃ /

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 ignore mislead obscure

Example Sentences

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Economics 101 teaches that when demand grows faster than supply, prices increase.

From The Wall Street Journal

Her website still says that she began her teaching career in further education "whilst undertaking a PhD at the University of Liverpool".

From BBC

A nation that teaches fear as a civic virtue hollows itself out from within.

From Salon

But the celebratory atmosphere masks a broken heart, as Bad Bunny is reminded of the ex who taught him to dance.

From BBC

"But it's taught me to enter into discussions being more intentional and thoughtful, and also backing myself up."

From BBC