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Meaning of the word instruct in English

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instruct

US /ɪnˈstrʌkt/
UK /ɪnˈstrʌkt/
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Verb

1.

to teach someone a subject or skill

Example:
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She will instruct the new employees on company policies.
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The coach instructed the team on new strategies.
Synonym:
teach educate train coach tutor
2.

to give someone an order or direction

Example:
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The judge instructed the jury to consider all the evidence.
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I was instructed to wait here until further notice.
Synonym:
order direct command tell bid
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instructions instruction instructional instructive instructed the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction