learn
Translation
to learn, to find out, to discover, to memorize
Examples
I want to learn Spanish.
I want to learn Spanish.
She learned about the new project.
She found out about the new project.
You need to learn the rules.
You need to learn the rules.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to gain knowledge of (sth.) I want to learn Spanish.
((to-inf)) to gain the ability (to do sth.) He learned to swim last year.
((about sth.)) to find out information (about sth.) We learned about the changes yesterday.
Similar Words
Synonyms: study, discover, memorize; Antonyms: teach, forget
Etymology
From Old English 'leornian' (to get knowledge). Related to 'lore'.
Memory Tips
Imagine you 'earn' knowledge. The words look and sound similar.