01 v. t. To impart the knowledge of; to give intelligence concerning; to impart, as knowledge before unknown, or rules for practice; to inculcate as…
imp. & p. p.
Taught; p. pr. & vb. n.
Teaching
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To impart the knowledge of; to give intelligence concerning; to impart, as knowledge before unknown, or rules for practice; to inculcate as true or important; to exhibit impressively; as, to teach arithmetic, dancing, music, or the like; to teach morals.“If some men teach wicked things, it must be that others should practice them.” — South.
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To direct, as an instructor; to manage, as a preceptor; to guide the studies of; to instruct; to inform; to conduct through a course of studies; as, to teach a child or a class.“The village master taught his little school.” — Goldsmith.
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To accustom; to guide; to show; to admonish.“I shall myself to herbs teach you.” — Chaucer.“They have taught their tongue to speak lies.” — Jer. ix. 5.