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

"Jesus teaches us to forgive and I have, but what we are asking for is accountability."

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

A four-year liberal-arts education teaches one how to think.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

Sepulveda, a Van Nuys alumnus who teaches P.E. at a local middle school, is concerned along with baseball parents about whether there will be a season in 2027.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026

He teaches us to meet defeat with humility and surrender.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

Kainta teaches me how to peel the bark off the sapling, cut notches for the bowstring, and string it with strong gut.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone