be taught

VERB

learn

Synonyms

STRONGEST

determine enroll gain get grasp master pick up read receive review study

STRONG

apprentice attain con cram grind imbibe lucubrate matriculate memorize peruse prepare

WEAK

be trained become able become versed brush up on burn midnight oil commit to memory crack the books drink in get down pat get the hang of get the knack of improve mind major in minor in pore over soak up specialize in take course take in train in wade through

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore lose miss misunderstand neglect pass release spend

WEAK

overlook teach

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be taught

They are among the groups least likely to be taught by someone who looks like them.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026

Under Tennessee law, “Roots” and other banned books can still be taught, but they are not part of the circulating collection at public school libraries.

From Salon ● May 31, 2026

The 35-year-old doctor says it is important for astronauts to be taught life-saving skills such as CPR before space missions.

From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026

The campaign says online privacy should be taught as an essential life skill "as natural as teaching a child to cross the road".

From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2026

I couldn’t dive, couldn’t let a wave crash over my head, couldn’t be taught to swim.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge

be taught

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