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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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Murphy, who teaches biomedical sciences at the University of North Dakota’s medical school, ultimately did not succeed at reforming the state’s ban.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Mr. Goodspeed’s framework teaches us to look for the next “unexpected event” of the type that models weren’t calibrated to anticipate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Making a roux from scratch teaches you something.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

But he has an uphill battle, according to Efrén Pérez, a professor who teaches political psychology at the University of California Los Angeles.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

“You don’t choose to make positive associations with the dominant group,” says Mahzarin Banaji, who teaches psychology at Harvard University and is one of the leaders in IAT research.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell