verb

teach

TEECH/tiːtʃ/

To help someone gain knowledge or skills through instruction or experience.

The instructor teaches the learner to draw the wooden cube.

An older drawing instructor demonstrates how to draw a wooden cube while a young adult learner copies the steps.

Etymology

teachOld Englishshow, point out, instruct

Old English tæcan connected instruction with showing or pointing something out. Teaching thus carries the idea of showing someone how to do something through explanation or demonstration.

In context

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More examples

My grandfather taught me to repair bicycles.
Experience has taught us to check the weather first.
He is teaching himself to play the guitar.

Forms

teach · teaches · taught · teaching

teacher noun — Someone who helps others learn

teaching noun — Instruction that helps people learn

Similar words

instruct: Often emphasizes direct explanations or specific practical guidance.
educate: Often broader development rather than a specific lesson or skill.