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

LoBue has worked to develop educational materials, including an online course that teaches seafarers how to recognize whale behavior, report sightings and avoid collision.

From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026

Leniz Cortes, who teaches preschool at Krieger, used sick hours to attend Monday’s protest.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026

Khan, who teaches sports nutrition at Lehman College and Long Island University, said runners should consume lots of carbs and electrolytes the night and morning before the race.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 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

She hands me a guitar and teaches me a few chords.

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon