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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 to connect with the public, to connect with other people.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

But that teaches another more cautionary lesson about collecting nemeses: Salieri never figured out how to channel his gnawing envy into motivation.

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

"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

Later, Patti teaches me how to use the phone to call Rani.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman