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   instruct

   /ɪnˈstrʌkt/

   verb

   • 1. tell or order someone to do something, especially in a formal or official way: "she instructed him to wait" Similar ordercommanddirecttellenjoingive the order togive orders togive the command torequirecall onmandatechargedictateliterary:bid
   • 2. teach (someone) a subject or skill: "he instructed them in the use of firearms" Similar teachschoolgive lessons tocoachtraingroundenlightenilluminateinformverseedifyeducateupskilltutorguideprepareprimedin something intodrilldisciplineput someone through their paces
   • 3. (of a client) employ or authorize (a solicitor or barrister) to act on one's behalf: "he must indicate which of the firms he wishes to instruct" Similar employauthorize to act for onebriefgive information to
   • ▪ (of a solicitor) give directions or information to (a barrister) regarding a court case: "she is skilled in interviewing clients and instructing counsel"
   • 4. give information to (someone): "the bank was instructed that the money from the deposit account was now held by the company" Similar informtelllet someone knownotifyappriseadviseannounce toimpart torelate tocommunicate toacquaintfamiliarizebriefprimegroundenlightenmake conversantmake knowledgeablesend word toinformal:put in the picturefill inclue in/upput wise

   Word Origin late Middle English (in instruct (sense 2)): from Latin instruct- ‘constructed, equipped, taught’, from the verb instruere, from in- ‘upon, towards’ + struere ‘pile up’.

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   • English (US)

     INSTRUCT meaning: 1. to order or tell someone to do...

   • Znaczenie Instruct, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     INSTRUCT definicja: 1. to order or tell someone to do...

   • Instruct: Czech Translation

     instruct - translate into Czech with the English-Czech...

   • Instruct: Italian Translation

     instruct translate: dare istruzioni a, incaricare, istruire,...

   • Instruct: Thai Translation

     instruct translate: สั่งสอน, ออกคำสั่ง. Learn more in the...

   • Instruct: Korean Translation

     INSTRUCT translate: 지시하다, 가르치다. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Instruct: Danish Translation

     instruct - translate into Danish with the English-Danish...

   • Instruct in Russian

     INSTRUCT translate: давать инструкции , обучать . Learn more...

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   The meaning of INSTRUCT is to give knowledge to : teach, train. How to use instruct in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Instruct.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINSTRUCT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   To instruct is to give instructions, to teach. Teachers are often called instructors because their job is to instruct, to give knowledge or instructions. The subtle difference between "teach" and instruct is that you can teach almost anything: concepts, ideas, theories or, say, history.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishinstruct verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and grammar of the verb instruct, which means to give orders, teach, or inform. See examples, synonyms, and related words for instruct.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINSTRUCT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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