instruct

[ɪnˈstrʌkt]

instruct Definition

  • 1to teach someone a subject or skill
  • 2to give someone an order or tell them what to do

Using instruct: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "instruct" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The teacher instructed the students on how to solve the math problem.

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    The coach instructed the team on how to improve their defense.

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    The boss instructed her assistant to prepare the report by Friday.

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    The manual instructs users on how to assemble the furniture.

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    The judge instructed the jury to consider all the evidence before making a decision.

instruct Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for instruct

Antonyms for instruct

Phrases with instruct

  • self-instructed

    having learned something without formal instruction

    Example

    He was a self-instructed musician, having learned to play the guitar by himself.

  • to teach someone a particular subject or skill

    Example

    She was instructed in the art of negotiation by her mentor.

  • to give someone an order or tell them what to do

    Example

    The doctor instructed him to take the medicine three times a day.

Origins of instruct

from Latin 'instructus', past participle of 'instruere', meaning 'to build, construct, teach'

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Summary: instruct in Brief

The verb 'instruct' [ɪnˈstrʌkt] means to teach someone a subject or skill, or to give someone an order or tell them what to do. It is often used in educational and professional contexts, such as 'The teacher instructed the students on how to solve the math problem.' 'Instruct' can also be used in phrases like 'self-instructed,' referring to learning without formal instruction, and 'instruct someone in something,' meaning to teach a particular subject or skill.

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