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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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It teaches us about rampant new demand from the Chinese middle class, and the long-hanging economic effects of the Vietnam War.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Every session of a class he teaches begins with journaling.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

In one note, he reveals more because in one note, he teaches an individual how to hug infinity with emotions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

And, best of all: Each one concretely teaches a tip about budget cooking that can be applied to other meals.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

“NYU wants the deposit in a few weeks. There’s no way they’ll let me go. But I have to go. So many amazing directors have gone there. I mean, James Franco teaches there.”

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed