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   In·struct

   /inˈstrək(t)/

   

   verb

   • 1. direct or command someone to do something, especially as an official order: "she instructed him to wait" Similar ordercommanddirecttellenjoingive the order togive orders togive the command torequirecall onmandatechargedictateliterary:bid
   • 2. teach (someone) a subject or skill: "he instructed them in the use of firearms" Similar teachschoolgive lessons tocoachtraingroundenlightenilluminateinformverseedifyeducateupskilltutorguideprepareprimedin something intodrilldisciplineput someone through their paces
   • 3. inform (someone) of a fact or situation: "the bank was instructed that the money from the savings account was now held by the company" Similar informtelllet someone knownotifyappriseadviseannounce toimpart torelate tocommunicate toacquaintfamiliarizebriefprimegroundenlightenmake conversantmake knowledgeablesend word toinformal:put in the picturefill inclue in/upput wise
   • 4. give a person direction, information, or authorization. Similar employauthorize to act for onebriefgive information to
   • ▪ (of a judge) give information, especially clarification of legal principles, to (a jury).

   Word Origin late Middle English (in instruct (sense 2)): from Latin instruct- ‘constructed, equipped, taught’, from the verb instruere, from in- ‘upon, towards’ + struere ‘pile up’.

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   The meaning of INSTRUCT is to give knowledge to : teach, train. How to use instruct in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Instruct.

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   INSTRUCT definition: 1. to order or tell someone to do something, especially in a formal way: 2. to employ a lawyer to…. Learn more.

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   INSTRUCT meaning: 1. to order or tell someone to do something, especially in a formal way: 2. to employ a lawyer to…. Learn more.

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   When you instruct someone, you're giving them a set of tools or tasks to do something specific. That's why furniture, toys, and model rocket kits come with instructions: they instruct you how to assemble them.

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   1. to direct to do something; order. 2. to teach (someone) how to do (something) 3. to furnish with information; apprise. 4. (Law) lawchiefly. a. (esp of a client to his solicitor or a solicitor to a barrister) to give relevant facts or information to.

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   instruct somebody (to do something) (law) to employ somebody to represent you in a legal situation, especially as a lawyer. Definition of instruct verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   1. to direct to do something; order. 2. to teach (someone) how to do (something) 3. to furnish with information; apprise. 4. law, mainly British. a. (esp of a client to his or her solicitor or a solicitor to a barrister) to give relevant facts or information to.