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Instruct Definition & Meaning

instruct
verb
  1. impart skills or knowledge to; "I taught them French"; "He instructed me in building a boat"
  2. give instructions or directions for some task; "She instructed the students to work on their pronunciation"
  3. make aware of; "Have the students been apprised of the tuition hike?"

"Instruct" in song lyrics

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  • "Chi Kung, duck low harm, erupt while the pugilist instruct"
    Tha Beggas — Kraftwerks

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Frequently asked questions

What does instruct mean?
impart skills or knowledge to; "I taught them French"; "He instructed me in building a boat" give instructions or directions for some task; "She instructed the students to work on their pronunciation" make aware of; "Have the students been apprised of the tuition hike?"
What part of speech is instruct?
Instruct is a verb.
How many definitions does instruct have?
Instruct has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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