English / word
instruct
verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
to give directions or orders to someone; to direct or teach
In context
01
The supervisor instructed the workers to wear protective helmets.
02
The teacher instructed the students carefully.
Synonyms
direct,command,teach
Antonyms
confuse,mislead,neglect
Collocations
instruct someone to,instruct clearly,instruct properly
Verb forms
Past: instructed · Past participle: instructed · -ing: instructing