instruct

/in-ˈstrəkt/

Middle English, from Latin instructus, past participle of instruere, from in- + struere to build

verb

  1. to give knowledge to : teach, train

  2. to provide with authoritative information or advice

  3. to give an order or command to : direct

teach instruct educate train discipline school mean to cause to acquire knowledge or skill. teach applies to any manner of imparting information or skill so that others may learn. instruct suggests methodical or formal teaching.