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instruct

/ˌɪnˈstɹʌkt/
noun
  1. Instruction.

verb
  1. To teach by giving instructions.

    "Listen carefully when someone instructs you how to assemble the furniture."

    Similar: educate, guide

  2. To tell (someone) what they must or should do.

    "The doctor instructed me to keep my arm immobilised and begin physiotherapy."

    Similar: command, direct, order

Synonymscommand, direct, order, educate, guide
adjective
  1. Arranged; furnished; provided.

  2. Instructed; taught; enlightened.

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