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teach

1 of 1verb
/titʃ/
Forms:teaches,teaching,taught,taught
1

to give lessons to students in a university, college, school, etc.

A1transitive
  • She teaches yoga to promote health and well-being.
  • The professor will teach a course on environmental science this semester.
  • I decided to leave my stressful job and teach painting at the community center.
  • He teaches math in high school and is very well-liked by students.
  • He taught mathematics at the local high school for ten years.
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2

to assist or enable someone to acquire some knowledge, skills, or abilities

  • The swim instructor teaches children how to swim.
  • The music teacher teaches students how to play the guitar, guiding them through lessons and practice sessions.
  • The coach teaches basketball skills to the players, demonstrating proper shooting technique.
  • The instructor teaches art history to undergraduates.
  • Out parents teach us new things every day.
3

to accustom or habituate someone to a particular action or attitude

  • The parenting books teach parents to establish bedtime routines to help their children sleep better.
  • The military drill sergeant teaches recruits to respond quickly to commands.
  • The fitness trainer teaches clients to adopt healthy eating habits to support their fitness goals.
  • The mentor teaches interns to approach challenges with resilience and a positive attitude in the workplace.
  • The yoga teacher teaches students to practice gratitude as part of their daily mindfulness practice.