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in⋅struct

  [in-struhkt]
Use instruct in a Sentence
–verb (used with object)
1. to furnish with knowledge, esp. by a systematic method; teach; train; educate.
2. to furnish with orders or directions; direct; order; command: The doctor instructed me to diet.
3. to furnish with information; inform; apprise.
4. Law. (of a judge) to guide (a jury) by outlining the legal principles involved in the case under consideration.
Origin:
1375–1425; late ME < L instructus ptp. of instruere to equip, train, set in order, equiv. to in- in- 2 + struc- (var. s. of struere to put together) + -tus ptp. suffix

Related forms:
in⋅struct⋅ed⋅ly, adverb
in⋅struct⋅ed⋅ness, noun
in⋅struct⋅i⋅ble, adjective

Synonyms:
1. tutor, coach; drill, discipline; indoctrinate; school. See teach. 2. prescribe. 3. enlighten.
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in·struct   (ĭn-strŭkt')   
v.   in·struct·ed, in·struct·ing, in·structs

v.   tr.

  1. To provide with knowledge, especially in a methodical way. See Synonyms at teach.

  2. To give orders to; direct.

v.   intr.
To serve as an instructor.

[Middle English instructen, from Latin īnstruere, īnstrūct-, to prepare, instruct : in-, on; see in-2 + struere, to build; see ster-2 in Indo-European roots.]
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Legal Dictionary

Main Entry: in·struct
Function: transitive verb
: to provide (a jury) with explanation and directions regarding the law applicable to a case instructed the jury that the plaintiff bears the burden of proof> instructed to ignore the attorney's comments> intransitive verb : to give instructions to a jury instruct on manslaughter —W. Railroad LaFave and A. W. Scott, Junior>
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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