teach
The word “teach” has 1 syllable: teach
It's pronounced as /tiːtʃ/
What is synonym and antonym for teach?
In the thesaurus, “teach” has 69 synonyms and 9 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for teach along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for teach
- advise
- brainwash
- break in
- brief
- catechize
- coach
- communicate
- cram
- demonstrate
- develop
- direct
- discipline
- drill
- edify
- educate
- enlighten
- exercise
- explain
- expound
- familiarize
- fit
- form
- give instruction
- give lessons
- give the facts
- ground
- guide
- habilitate
- homeschool
- illustrate
- imbue
- impart
- implant
- improve mind
- inculcate
- indoctrinate
- inform
- initiate
- instil
- instill
- instruct
- interpret
- introduce
- lead
- lecture
- lesson
- mentor
- moralize
- nurture
- open eyes
- polish up
- pound into
- preach
- prepare
- prime
- profess
- qualify
- rear
- reeducate
- reschool
- reteach
- retrain
- school
- sharpen
- show
- show the ropes
- train
- tutor
- verse
Antonyms for teach
Meanings of teach
- verb
- To show (someone) the way; to guide, conduct; to point, indicate.
- (ditransitive) To pass on knowledge to.
- To pass on knowledge, especially as one's profession; to act as a teacher.
- (ditransitive) To cause to learn or understand.
- (ditransitive) To cause to know the disagreeable consequences of some action.
- noun
- (usually as a term of address) teacher.
Example Sentences
- I want to teach my younger brother how to play the guitar.
- The teacher will teach us about history tomorrow.
- She plans to teach English in another country next year.
- It's important to teach children good habits from a young age.
- He will teach the class how to solve complex math problems.
On this page you'll find 78 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to teach, such as: abandon, advise, brainwash, break in, brief, catechize, coach.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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