D defs.my
Entry 4 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913

Teach

/(tēch)/ · IPA /tiːt͡ʃ/
01 v. t. To impart the knowledge of; to give intelligence concerning; to impart, as knowledge before unknown, or rules for practice; to inculcate as…
imp. & p. p. Taught; p. pr. & vb. n. Teaching
  1. 1.
    To impart the knowledge of; to give intelligence concerning; to impart, as knowledge before unknown, or rules for practice; to inculcate as true or important; to exhibit impressively; as, to teach arithmetic, dancing, music, or the like; to teach morals.
    “If some men teach wicked things, it must be that others should practice them.” South.
  2. 2.
    To direct, as an instructor; to manage, as a preceptor; to guide the studies of; to instruct; to inform; to conduct through a course of studies; as, to teach a child or a class.
    “The village master taught his little school.” Goldsmith.
  3. 3.
    To accustom; to guide; to show; to admonish.
    “I shall myself to herbs teach you.” Chaucer.
    “They have taught their tongue to speak lies.” — Jer. ix. 5.
Syn. To instruct; inform; inculcate; tell; guide; counsel; admonish. See the Note under Learn.
02 v. i. To give instruction; to follow the business, or to perform the duties, of a preceptor.
  1. 1.
    To give instruction; to follow the business, or to perform the duties, of a preceptor.
    “And gladly would he learn, and gladly teach.” Chaucer.
    “The priests thereof teach for hire.” — Micah iii. 11.