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

That’s the same methodology Park teaches his students when they tackle tough subjects on stage.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

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

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

"If everyone is the same, it teaches you in life you've got to have uniforms depending on your job," he said.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

“And you didn’t tell me you were going to be in AP English. I could’ve told you. Mr. Gunthrie teaches the only one in the school.”

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia