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Synonyms of instruct

5 similar words

Another word for instruct is educate. Other synonyms of instruct are direct and guide.

Synonyms and similar words for instruct

verbTo teach by giving instructions.

verbTo tell (someone) what they must or should do.

  • command
  • directTo point out to with authority; to instruct as a superior; to order.
  • order

Meaning of instruct

  1. verb To teach by giving instructions.
  2. verb To tell (someone) what they must or should do.
  3. verb To give (one's own lawyer) legal instructions as to how they should act in relation to a particular issue; thereby formally appointing them as one's own legal representative in relation to it.

Full definition of instruct

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Questions about synonyms of instruct

What is another word for instruct?
Instruct has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as educate, direct and guide.
What does instruct mean?
Instruct means to teach by giving instructions.

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