Synonyms for instruct

Synonyms for (verb) instruct

Synonyms: instruct

Definition: give instructions or directions for some task

Usage: She instructed the students to work on their pronunciation

Similar words: enjoin, say, order, tell

Definition: give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority

Usage: I said to him to go home; She ordered him to do the shopping; The mother told the child to get dressed


Synonyms: teach, learn, instruct

Definition: impart skills or knowledge to

Usage: I taught them French; He instructed me in building a boat

Similar words: inform

Definition: impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to

Usage: I informed him of his rights


Synonyms: apprise, apprize, instruct

Definition: make aware of

Usage: Have the students been apprised of the tuition hike?

Similar words: inform

Definition: impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to

Usage: I informed him of his rights


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