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verb (used with object)
1.
to furnish with knowledge, especially 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 Middle English < Latin instructus past participle of instruere to equip, train, set in order, equivalent to in- in-2 + struc- (variant stem of struere to put together) + -tus past participle suffix
1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin instructus past participle of instruere to equip, train, set in order, equivalent to in- in-2 + struc- (variant stem of struere to put together) + -tus past participle suffix
Related forms
in·struct·ed·ly, adverb
in·struct·ed·ness, noun
in·struct·i·ble, adjective
mis·in·struct, verb (used with object)
o·ver·in·struct, verb (used with object)
EXPANDpre·in·struct, verb (used with object)
qua·si-in·struct·ed, adjective
re·in·struct, verb (used with object)
self-in·struct·ed, adjective
self-in·struct·ing, adjective
un·in·struct·i·ble, adjective
un·in·struct·ing, adjective
well-in·struct·ed, adjective
COLLAPSESynonyms
1. tutor, coach; drill, discipline; indoctrinate; school. See teach. 2. prescribe. 3. enlighten.
1. tutor, coach; drill, discipline; indoctrinate; school. See teach. 2. prescribe. 3. enlighten.
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