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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Laurie Levenson, a former federal prosecutor who teaches at Loyola Law School, said that the second time around, prosecutors need better evidence — or to present it in a more convincing manner.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

“We think it has to do with the metabolic toxicity associated with the lack of exercise,” says Dr. David Alter, a cardiologist who teaches at the University of Toronto.

From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026

The children are due to leave Oakwood School and Assessment Centre, which teaches pupils up to P4, but have not been allocated a place at another school from September.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

Despite holding various roles in the regime, Vahidi doesn’t have extensive experience as a wartime commander, said Saeid Golkar, an expert on Iran’s security services who teaches at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Amycus, the bloke, he teaches what used to be Defense Against the Dark Arts, except now it’s just the Dark Arts.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling