verb “teach”
infinitive teach; he teaches; past tense taught; past part. taught; ger. teaching
- to impart (knowledge or skill) to someone
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The instructor teaches the students how to play the piano.
- to work as a teacher
She teaches at the local college.
- (of a thing) to be a lesson for someone
Losing the game taught them the importance of teamwork.
- to cause someone to experience the consequences of their actions
I'll teach you what it's like to break the rules!