teach

verb

ˈtēch

taught ˈtȯt How to pronounce teach (audio)

; teaching

transitive verb

: to cause to know something

taught them a trade

: to cause to know how

is teaching me to drive

: to accustom to some action or attitude

teach students to think for themselves

: to cause to know the disagreeable consequences of some action

I'll teach you to come home late

: to guide the studies of

: to impart the knowledge of

teach algebra

: to instruct by precept, example, or experience

: to make known and accepted

experience teaches us our limitations

: to conduct instruction regularly in

teach school

intransitive verb

: to provide instruction : act as a teacher

Example Sentences

He enjoys teaching his students about history. She taught English for many years at the high school. The church teaches compassion and forgiveness. Someone needs to teach her right and wrong. The experience taught us that money doesn't mean everything. Her injury will teach her not to be so careless with a knife. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Any tips on what an older employee can teach a younger one and vice versa?

Lambeth Hochwald, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 This led me to found Kode With Klossy in 2015, which runs free summer camp sessions that teach young women and non-binary youth the fundamentals of coding.

Karlie Kloss, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 Alabama fans are hoping Nick did not teach Sark enough to pull the upset this week in Austin.

Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, 8 Sep. 2022 Bridges believes that her 48-page picture book, which includes vivid illustrations by Nikkolas Smith and a glossary to help young readers learn new words, will teach important lessons to the next generation of activists.

Claretta Bellamy, NBC News, 7 Sep. 2022 One section, which used to lead Vance’s issues page, pledged to cut funding for state universities that teach critical race theory, an idea Vance in the 2021 podcast interview credited to far-right Hungarian Prime Minster Victor Orban.

Andrew J. Tobias, cleveland, 4 Sep. 2022 The wide-ranging policy imposes rules on foreigners who marry Palestinians or who come to the West Bank to work, volunteer, study or teach.

Josef Federman, ajc, 4 Sep. 2022 His company provides employment and training for people who are blind, as well as critical training that teach skills to live independently.

Fox News, 3 Sep. 2022 After Jordan's death, his parents launched the Jordan McNair Foundation to raise awareness about heatstroke and teach parents what to look for.

ABC News, 1 Sep. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

teach

verb

ˈtēch

taught

ˈtȯt

; teaching

: to help in learning how to do something : show how

He taught me to swim.

: to guide the studies of

A substitute is teaching the class today.

: to give lessons in

She teaches math.

: to cause to know the unpleasant results of something

That will teach you to talk back.

Choose the Right Synonym for teach

teach, instruct, and train mean to cause to gain knowledge or skill. teach can be used of any method of passing on information or skill so that others may learn. She agreed to teach me how to play. instruct is used when the teaching is done in a formal or orderly manner. Teachers will instruct all students in the sciences. train is used for instruction with a particular purpose in mind. An engineer trained workers to operate the new machines.

teach

verb

as in to educate

to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field a master gardener taught us about the basics of organic gardening

Synonyms & Similar Words

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Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of teach are discipline, educate, instruct, school, and train. While all these words mean "to cause to acquire knowledge or skill," teach applies to any manner of imparting information or skill so that others may learn.

taught us a lot about our planet

The meanings of discipline and teach largely overlap; however, discipline implies training in habits of order and precision.

a disciplined mind

While the synonyms educate and teach are close in meaning, educate implies development of the mind.

more things than formal schooling serve to educate a person

The synonyms instruct and teach are sometimes interchangeable, but instruct suggests methodical or formal teaching.

instructs raw recruits in military drill

In some situations, the words school and teach are roughly equivalent. However, school implies training or disciplining especially in what is hard to master.

schooled the horse in five gaits

The words train and teach are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, train stresses instruction and drill with a specific end in view.

trained foreign pilots to operate the new aircraft

单词	teach
释义	teach verb ˈtēch taught ˈtȯt ; teaching transitive verb 1 a : to cause to know something taught them a trade b : to cause to know how is teaching me to drive c : to accustom to some action or attitude teach students to think for themselves d : to cause to know the disagreeable consequences of some action I'll teach you to come home late 2 : to guide the studies of 3 : to impart the knowledge of teach algebra 4 a : to instruct by precept, example, or experience b : to make known and accepted experience teaches us our limitations 5 : to conduct instruction regularly in teach school intransitive verb : to provide instruction : act as a teacher Synonyms educate indoctrinate instruct lesson school train tutor See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences He enjoys teaching his students about history. She taught English for many years at the high school. The church teaches compassion and forgiveness. Someone needs to teach her right and wrong. The experience taught us that money doesn't mean everything. Her injury will teach her not to be so careless with a knife. See More Recent Examples on the Web Any tips on what an older employee can teach a younger one and vice versa? Lambeth Hochwald, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 This led me to found Kode With Klossy in 2015, which runs free summer camp sessions that teach young women and non-binary youth the fundamentals of coding. Karlie Kloss, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 Alabama fans are hoping Nick did not teach Sark enough to pull the upset this week in Austin. Joseph Goodman \| Jgoodman@al.com, al, 8 Sep. 2022 Bridges believes that her 48-page picture book, which includes vivid illustrations by Nikkolas Smith and a glossary to help young readers learn new words, will teach important lessons to the next generation of activists. Claretta Bellamy, NBC News, 7 Sep. 2022 One section, which used to lead Vance’s issues page, pledged to cut funding for state universities that teach critical race theory, an idea Vance in the 2021 podcast interview credited to far-right Hungarian Prime Minster Victor Orban. Andrew J. Tobias, cleveland, 4 Sep. 2022 The wide-ranging policy imposes rules on foreigners who marry Palestinians or who come to the West Bank to work, volunteer, study or teach. Josef Federman, ajc, 4 Sep. 2022 His company provides employment and training for people who are blind, as well as critical training that teach skills to live independently. Fox News, 3 Sep. 2022 After Jordan's death, his parents launched the Jordan McNair Foundation to raise awareness about heatstroke and teach parents what to look for. ABC News, 1 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English techen to show, instruct, from Old English tǣcan; akin to Old English tācn sign — more at token entry 1 First Known Use before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Phrases Containing teach show/teach (someone) a trick or two teach-in you can't teach an old dog new tricks teach (someone) a lesson practice-teach show/teach (someone) a trick or two teach-in you can't teach an old dog new tricks teach (someone) a lesson practice-teach Kids Definition teach verb ˈtēch taught ˈtȯt ; teaching 1 : to help in learning how to do something : show how He taught me to swim. 2 : to guide the studies of A substitute is teaching the class today. 3 : to give lessons in She teaches math. 4 : to cause to know the unpleasant results of something That will teach you to talk back. Choose the Right Synonym for teach teach, instruct, and train mean to cause to gain knowledge or skill. teach can be used of any method of passing on information or skill so that others may learn. She agreed to teach me how to play. instruct is used when the teaching is done in a formal or orderly manner. Teachers will instruct all students in the sciences. train is used for instruction with a particular purpose in mind. An engineer trained workers to operate the new machines. teach verb as in to educate to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field a master gardener taught us about the basics of organic gardening Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance educate school lesson instruct indoctrinate tutor train coach prepare guide preach lecture mentor inform instill inculcate drill introduce moralize ground prime qualify reteach enlighten lead catechize edify familiarize retrain instil show homeschool habilitate initiate direct reeducate fit verse brief rear implant reschool impart (to) Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of teach are discipline, educate, instruct, school, and train. While all these words mean "to cause to acquire knowledge or skill," teach applies to any manner of imparting information or skill so that others may learn. taught us a lot about our planet The meanings of discipline and teach largely overlap; however, discipline implies training in habits of order and precision. a disciplined mind While the synonyms educate and teach are close in meaning, educate implies development of the mind. more things than formal schooling serve to educate a person The synonyms instruct and teach are sometimes interchangeable, but instruct suggests methodical or formal teaching. instructs raw recruits in military drill In some situations, the words school and teach are roughly equivalent. However, school implies training or disciplining especially in what is hard to master. schooled the horse in five gaits The words train and teach are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, train stresses instruction and drill with a specific end in view. trained foreign pilots to operate the new aircraft
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