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teach

[teech] / titʃ /
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 ignore mislead obscure

Example Sentences

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Traci is using the $250,000 to transform an office space into classrooms to teach trades ranging from painting to plumbing.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

I now use EganaGoldpfeil and Tack Fat as case studies in the college course I teach on ethics in finance.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

That helped teach investors and Wall Street analysts a lesson they won’t soon forget, said 3Fourteen’s Pies.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Black paired up with Marcello Hernández to play martial arts instructors who teach unorthodox self-defense methods.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

I asked him to teach me to make fish traps too.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo