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instruct
to teach or direct someone in how to do something
Synonyms
- teach
- direct
- train
instruct in a sentence
The coach paused practice to instruct the new players on proper footwork.
Before the fire drill began, the principal instructed every student to walk calmly toward the nearest exit.
Where it comes from
From Latin instruere 'to build or equip' (in- 'into' + struere 'to build')
Memory hook
IN (into) + STRUCT (build) — building knowledge into someone's mind.
Word parts
- struct — build
instruct: in- (into) + struct (build)