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instructing |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Instruct \In*struct"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Instructed}; p. pr & vb n. {Instructing}.] 1. To put in order to form to prepare. [Obs.] They speak to the merits of a cause after the proctor has prepared and instructed the same for a hearing. --Ayliffe. 2. To form by communication of knowledge; to inform the mind of to impart knowledge or information to to enlighten; to teach; to discipline. Schoolmasters will I keep within my house, Fit to instruct her youth. --Shak. 3. To furnish with directions; to advise; to direct; to command; as the judge instructs the jury. She being before instructed of her mother, said Give me here John Baptist's head in a charger. --Matt. xiv. 8. Take her in instruct her what she has to do --Shak. Syn: To teach; educate; inform; train; discipline; indoctrinate; direct; enjoin.
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