English · Common Verbs
teach
/tiːtʃ/
[/tiːtʃ/]
give knowledge
Beginnerverb
Definition
To give someone knowledge or skill by explaining or showing them.
Example
He volunteered to teach local children how to swim safely in the river each summer.
He volunteered to teach local children how to swim safely in the river each summer.
Etymology
From Old English 'taecan' (to show, instruct), related to 'token'.
How & Where It’s Used
The counterpart of 'learn'; very common in education.