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to teach
01
to give lessons to students in a university, college, school, etc.
Transitive: to teach a subject
Examples
She teaches yoga to promote health and well-being.
The professor will teach a course on environmental science this semester.
02
to assist or enable someone to acquire some knowledge, skills, or abilities
Ditransitive: to teach sb a skill or knowledge | to teach a skill or knowledge to sb
Examples
The swim instructor teaches children how to swim.
The music teacher teaches students how to play the guitar, guiding them through lessons and practice sessions.
03
to accustom or habituate someone to a particular action or attitude
Ditransitive: to teach sb to do sth
Examples
The parenting books teach parents to establish bedtime routines to help their children sleep better.
The military drill sergeant teaches recruits to respond quickly to commands.
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