instruct — to teach someone how to do something or give them detailed information about what they should do
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to teach someone how to do something or give them detailed information about what they should do
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈstrʌkt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother instructed me never to trust someone who doesn't like pizza.
- The GPS instructed me to turn left, but I ended up in someone's driveway.
- Please instruct all employees about the new safety procedures.
instruct
VERB[/ɪnˈstrʌkt/]
to teach someone how to do something or give them detailed information about what they should do
The ski coach instructs beginners on how to balance before their first slope.
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'instruere' meaning 'to build, arrange, or furnish with information.' The word combines 'in-' (in, into) with 'struere' (to build or arrange), originally referring to building knowledge or skills in someone.
Breakdown
in- (in, into) + struct (build, arrange) + -ure (act or process) = instruct (to build knowledge into someone)
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📝Examples
“My grandmother instructed me never to trust someone who doesn't like pizza.”
“The GPS instructed me to turn left, but I ended up in someone's driveway.”
“Please instruct all employees about the new safety procedures.”
“The manual instructs users to shake well before opening.”
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