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instruct
[in-struhkt]
verb (used with object)
to furnish with knowledge, especially by a systematic method; teach; train; educate.
Synonyms: , , , , ,to furnish with orders or directions; direct; order; command.
The doctor instructed me to diet.
Synonyms:to furnish with information; inform; apprise.
Synonyms:Law.Ìý(of a judge) to guide (a jury) by outlining the legal principles involved in the case under consideration.
instruct
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verb
to direct to do something; order
to teach (someone) how to do (something)
to furnish with information; apprise
law
(esp of a client to his solicitor or a solicitor to a barrister) to give relevant facts or information to
to authorize (a barrister or solicitor) to conduct a case on a person's behalf
to instruct counsel
Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms
- instructedly adverb
- instructedness noun
- instructible adjective
- misinstruct verb (used with object)
- overinstruct verb (used with object)
- preinstruct verb (used with object)
- quasi-instructed adjective
- reinstruct verb (used with object)
- self-instructed adjective
- self-instructing adjective
- uninstructible adjective
- uninstructing adjective
- well-instructed adjective
- ¾±²Ôˈ²õ³Ù°ù³Ü³¦³Ù¾±²ú±ô±ð adjective
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of instruct1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
His description matches accounts from his unit mates, who told Ukrainian investigators they were instructed to execute prisoners and throw grenades into dugouts even if the enemy had surrendered.
The real target, though, appears to be Johnson, who has failed to instruct the Capitol archictect to install the plaque; he plaintiffs hope the lawsuit will compel him to do so.
Officials have been instructed to carry out "immediate rescue and relief operations" and to make arrangements on a "war footing," the chief minister of Gujarat said.
Imagine a lifelong companion, a friend, who can advise you on a mortgage, tutor your kids, instruct on how best to handle a difficult friendship, or counsel you on how to deal with grief.
It instructed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, most recently a former Fox News weekend host, to order active duty military on standby as well.
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