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/
Korean meaning: 가르치다, 지시하다, 명령하다
Korean pronunciation: 인**스트**럭트
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
to teach someone how to do something or give them detailed information about what they should do
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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.
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“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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