teaches

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 destroy ignore keep mislead obscure secret

Example Sentences

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Making a roux from scratch teaches you something.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

“We work all day after practice hours together, and it just means the world. You can tell that she loves the game and her little nuggets that she teaches me.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Every session of a class he teaches begins with journaling.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The children of Awad, one of the other victims, grew up in the mosque and his wife teaches at the school inside it, Nizam said.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

It teaches you how to dance like MJ.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas