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Meaning of teach

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

teach

Pronunciation:/tiːt͡ʃ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To show (someone) the way; to guide, conduct; to point, indicate.

    Example: ‘The bliss is there’, mumbled the old man and taught to Heaven.

  2. (ditransitive) To pass on knowledge to.

    Example: Can you teach me to sew?  Can you teach sewing to me?

    Synonyms:educateinstruct
  3. To pass on knowledge, especially as one's profession; to act as a teacher.

    Example: She used to teach at university.

    Antonyms:learn
  4. (ditransitive) To cause to learn or understand.