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instruct

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instruct /ɪnˈstrʌkt/ verb
instructs; instructed; instructing
instruct
/ɪnˈstrʌkt/
verb
instructs; instructed; instructing
Britannica Dictionary definition of INSTRUCT
[+ object] formal
: to teach (someone) a subject, skill, etc. usually + in or on
: to give (someone) an order or command
usually followed by to + verb often used as (be) instructed
law : to give an order or an explanation of a law to (a jury)
British : to hire (a lawyer) to represent you in a legal case