What is the meaning of instruct?

verb

  • Impart skills or knowledge to.
    • usage: "I taught them French"; "He instructed me in building a boat"
  • Give instructions or directions for some task.
    • usage: "She instructed the students to work on their pronunciation"
  • Make aware of.
    • usage: "Have the students been apprised of the tuition hike"
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