instruct

Definition

  • verb: to teach (someone) a subject, skill, etc.
  • verb: to give knowledge to
  • usually + 'in' or 'on'
  • synonyms: teach, arranged, furnished

Examples

  • The judge 'instructed' the jury that they should disregard the testimony of the last witness.

  • Many doctors are 'instructing' their patients 'on' the importance of exercise.

  • She 'instructed' us that we were to remain in our seats.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Damn! Begin. Do it right. Begin. Master Kichijoji is with us today. He will instruct you. First, he will show you his iron fist. Please begin, sir. Master, so sorry. I said to use the thin one! Sir, once more. (..)
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