| Main Entry: |
teach |
| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
educate; instill knowledge |
Synonyms: |
advise,
brainwash*, break in,
brief,
catechize,
coach,
communicate, cram,
demonstrate,
develop,
direct,
discipline,
drill,
edify,
enlighten,
exercise,
explain,
expound,
fit,
form, give instruction, give lessons, give the facts,
ground,
guide,
illustrate,
imbue,
impart,
implant, improve mind,
inculcate, indoctrinate,
inform,
initiate,
instruct,
interpret,
lecture,
nurture, open eyes, polish up, pound into,
prepare,
profess,
rear,
school,
sharpen,
show, show the ropes,
train,
tutor
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| Notes: |
learn means to acquire or gain skill, knowledge or comprehension; teach means to impart skill, knowledge or comprehension to |
Antonyms: |
learn
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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