instruct

  • 31instruct — verb 1) the union instructed them to strike Syn: order, direct, command, tell, enjoin, require, call on, mandate, charge; literary bid 2) do not attempt to operate the binder until you ve been thoroughly instructed Syn: teach …

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  • 32instruct — v 1. direct, command, order; prescribe, enjoin, bid, charge; dictate, decree, mandate, ordain, appoint; demand, require, tell; urge, importune. 2. teach, tutor, school, educate, enlighten, edify; question, catechize, drill, beat into, cram;… …

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  • 33instruct — verb 1) the union instructed them to strike Syn: order, direct, command, tell, mandate 2) nobody instructed him in how to operate it Syn: teach, coach, train, educate, tutor, guide …

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  • 34instruct — [ɪnˈstrʌkt] verb [T] formal 1) to tell someone to do something, especially officially He instructed his men to collect information about troop movements.[/ex] 2) to teach someone a particular subject or skill All children are instructed in the… …

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  • 35instruct — in•struct [[t]ɪnˈstrʌkt[/t]] v. t. 1) to furnish with knowledge, esp. by a systematic method; teach; train; educate 2) to furnish with orders or directions; direct; order; command 3) to furnish with information; inform; apprise 4) law (of a… …

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  • 36instruct — /ɪnˈstrʌkt / (say in strukt) verb (t) 1. to direct or command; furnish with orders or directions: *We were instructed by the Melbourne City Council to carry a Union Jack at the head of the procession. –frank hardy, 1950. 2. to furnish with… …

  • 37instruct —   A o, ho ona auao; hi ipaka (as a child) …

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  • 38instruct — To convey information as a client to an attorney, or as an attorney to a counsel, or as a judge to a jury. To authorize one to appear as advocate; to give a case in charge to the jury …

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  • 39instruct — To convey information as a client to an attorney, or as an attorney to a counsel, or as a judge to a jury. To authorize one to appear as advocate; to give a case in charge to the jury …

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  • 40instruct — To direct; to advise; to impart knowledge; to order; to give instructions. See instructions …

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