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instruct

[in-struhkt] / ɪnˈstrʌkt /
VERB
inform, teach
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advise brief discipline disclose educate guide notify tell train tutor
STRONG
acquaint apprise brainwash coach counsel drill engineer enlighten ground lead lecture level pilot reveal school steer update
WEAK
break in break it to clue in drum into give lessons keep posted wise up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
conceal hide learn neglect
STRONG
deceive mislead
WEAK
ask
VERB
order, command
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assign direct tell warn
STRONG
bid charge define enjoin prescribe
Antonyms
WEAK
ask learn

Example Sentences

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Another appears to instruct Claude Code in some cases to go “undercover” and not reveal that it is an AI when publishing code to platforms like GitHub.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

States would have to recognize the new accreditor and instruct their medical licensing boards to recognize degrees from schools that use it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

The defence team said this made it impossible for him to follow a hearing fairly and to instruct his lawyers effectively.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

It would also instruct the City Attorney’s Office to explore using criminal prosecution to address the uncleared properties.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026

There Father Byrnes waited for us, waited to instruct us in the mysteries of God.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.