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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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   instruct: 1 v impart skills or knowledge to “He instructed me in building a boat” Synonyms: learn , teach Types: show 25 types... hide 25 types... develop , educate , prepare , train create by training and teaching indoctrinate teach doctrines to; teach uncritically drill teach by repetition catechise , catechize give religious instructions to ...

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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.

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   Instruct definition: To give orders to; direct. Origin of Instruct Middle English instructen from Latin īnstruere īnstrūct-to prepare, instruct in-on in– 2 struere to build ster-2 in Indo-European roots . From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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

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   Synonyms order order tell instruct direct command These words all mean to use your position of authority to say to somebody that they must do something. order to use your position of authority to tell somebody to do something:. The company was ordered to pay compensation to its former employee. ‘Come here at once!’ she ordered. tell to say to somebody that they must or should do something:. He was told to sit down and wait.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishINSTRUCT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   INSTRUCT definition: 1. to officially tell someone to do something: 2. to teach someone about something: . Learn more.

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

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

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    4 meanings: 1. to direct to do something; order 2. to teach (someone) how to do (something) 3. to furnish with information;.... Click for more definitions.

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    instruct meaning, definition, what is instruct: to officially tell someone what to do: Learn more.