instruct
Example Sentences
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The sentry instructs me to wait while he makes a call.
From Literature
A pamphlet instructed audiences on “How to Enjoy James Joyce’s ‘Ulysses.’”
Someone instructs you to tear off pieces and dip them in the accompanying guava and plantain chutneys, silky chickpea curry and punchy pepper jelly, pooled around a peninsula of tangy cultured butter.
An internal memo from Immigration and Customs Enforcement instructs officers in Minneapolis to avoid interacting with “agitators,” according to internal documents reviewed by Reuters.
From Salon
Residents were instructed to shut doors and windows, turn off heating and ventilation systems and stay indoors.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
