teach

/ˈtēch/

Middle English techen to show, instruct, from Old English tǣcan; akin to Old English tācn sign

verb

  1. to cause to know something

  2. to cause to know how

  3. to accustom to some action or attitude

taught them a trade

is teaching me to drive

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.

noun

  1. an extended meeting usually held on a college campus for lectures, debates, and discussions to raise awareness of or express a position on a social or political issue