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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teaches

Keep the place as it is—ugly, burned and battered, a lesson for all time that teaches us never to forget?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

“If you can make the data accessible, and you can work with people in a way that teaches them to use the data, then you can achieve large reductions in emissions,” Duren said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

The University of Brighton says it teaches students how to create "content that cuts through the noise".

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

Ingold said that she teaches samizdat to combat these practices.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

Even Gale steps into the picture on Sundays, although he’s got no love for Peeta or Haymitch, and teaches us all he knows about snares.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins