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instruct

[in-struhkt]

verb (used with object)

  1. to furnish with knowledge, especially by a systematic method; teach; train; educate.

    Synonyms: , , , , ,
  2. to furnish with orders or directions; direct; order; command.

    The doctor instructed me to diet.

    Synonyms:
  3. to furnish with information; inform; apprise.

    Synonyms:
  4. 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

  1. to direct to do something; order

  2. to teach (someone) how to do (something)

  3. to furnish with information; apprise

  4. law

    1. (esp of a client to his solicitor or a solicitor to a barrister) to give relevant facts or information to

    2. to authorize (a barrister or solicitor) to conduct a case on a person's behalf

      to instruct counsel

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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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
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of instruct1

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Latin instructus, past participle of instruere “to equip, train, set in order,†equivalent to in- “in†+ struc- (variant stem of struere “to put togetherâ€) + -tus past participle suffix; in- 2
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of instruct1

C15: from Latin instruere to construct, set in order, equip, teach, from struere to build
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Synonym Study

See teach.
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Example Sentences

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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