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in·struct     (ĭn-strŭkt')  Pronunciation Key 
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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