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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

“Fans believe in her sincerity,” said Kevin Trowbridge, a Belmont University professor who teaches a course as part of the “Dolly U” program.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Because the thing about Miles Davis is that he teaches people who have never meditated how to stop and be coherent about absoluteness.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

"Miss Honey taught it to us in three minutes so we'll never forget it. She teaches us lots of words in three minutes."

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl