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teach

pronunciation:
tich
parts of speech:
transitive verb, intransitive verb
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: teaches, teaching, taught
definition 1: to instruct by imparting knowledge to.
He taught his class how to multiply fractions.
synonyms:
educate, instruct, school, tutor
similar words:
catechize, coach, impart, inform, initiate, lesson, nurture, train
definition 2: to offer instruction in.
She teaches philosophy.
similar words:
educate, lesson, profess
definition 3: to cause to learn (something) through experience.
Life will teach you hard lessons.
similar words:
educate, enlighten, nurture, season
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
definition: to provide instruction, esp. professionally.
 
synonyms:
tutor
similar words:
coach, educate
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  communication, education, learn, school, tradition