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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The study says “56% report a positive effect on their teaching and research, and 52% report a negative effect. Faculty are the only group in the survey where a majority report both.”

From Los Angeles Times

The BBC contacted 259 colleges across England to ask if they taught an inclusive curriculum which included afro hair care and, of the 237 who replied, only 82 said they did.

From BBC

The typewriter as a teaching tool in the age of AI.

From MarketWatch

Close said the loss to Connecticut taught her that she needs to direct her players to attack differently.

From Los Angeles Times

Educators across the nation don’t just teach; they shape futures, open doors and change lives every day.

From The Wall Street Journal

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