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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
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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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Yet Jones didn’t instruct her to swab the plastic pill bag.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

A more recent approach has been to instruct students as well — so they could better protect themselves and their peers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

After meeting Lisa at the Scottish Parliament, Justice Secretary Angela Constance said she would instruct government officials to explore what more could be done with councils, police and retailers.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

The update will allow users to instruct Qwen to carry out tasks like ordering groceries and booking flights, without having to leave the app.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

Sisi comes in now, once in a while, to instruct our new steward, Okon, and to ask if Mama needs anything.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie