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instruct

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Main Entry:
in·struct 
          Listen to the pronunciation of instruct
Pronunciation:
\in-ˈstrəkt\
Function:
transitive verb
Etymology:
Middle English, from Latin instructus, past participle of instruere, from in- + struere to build — more at structure
Date:
15th century
1 : to give knowledge to : teach , train 2 : to provide with authoritative information or advice <the judge instructed the jury> 3 : to give an order or command to : direct
synonyms see teach, command


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