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

However, she found new ways of coping with her condition following a three-week intensive programme at Knockbracken Health Care Park in Belfast, which teaches psychological techniques to deal with pain rather than relying on medication.

From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026

Steffensen, a professor of marine biology at the University of Copenhagen, worked with Peter G. Bushnell, who teaches at Indiana University South Bend, and Richard W. Brill of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026

Interestingly, history teaches us that it doesn’t seem to matter to the stock market which party dominates in the midterm elections; it tends to rally regardless, once premidterm uncertainty gets resolved.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 22, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026

Dylan teaches us how to clip, tether ourselves to the harness and wire cable.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes