instruct
Translation
to instruct, to teach, to order
Examples
He instructed them to wait.
He instructed them to wait.
She instructs students in physics.
She instructs students in physics.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((to-inf)) to tell sb. officially to do sth. He instructed them to wait.
((sb.)) ((in sth.)) to teach sb. a particular skill or subject. She instructs students in physics.
Similar Words
Synonyms: teach, command, order, direct
Etymology
From Latin 'instruere' meaning 'to build, set up, arrange'. 'in-' (on) + 'struere' (to build).
Memory Tips
Imagine 'building' knowledge or orders 'in'to someone's mind, like constructing a 'structure'.