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Instruct (Verb)

Impart skills or knowledge to; "I taught them French"; "He instructed me in building a boat".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

She instructed her students in the art of painting landscapes with watercolors.
The driving instructor spent hours instructing me on how to parallel park.
The coach instructed the team on the best strategies to win the championship game.
The surgeon instructed the residents on the proper techniques for suturing wounds.
He instructed the new employee on how to operate the complex machinery safely.

Give instructions or directions for some task; "She instructed the students to work on their pronunciation".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The teacher instructed the children on how to build a simple bridge using popsicle sticks.
He instructed the team to follow the exact plan to avoid accidents on the construction site.
She instructed her assistant to process the payment as soon as possible.
The chef instructed the new cook on the proper way to prepare the sauce for the main course.
The guide instructed the hikers to stay on the designated path to avoid getting lost in the woods.

Make aware of; "Have the students been apprised of the tuition hike?".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Please inform the employees so they are aware of the new company policies.
We will notify all stakeholders of the business restructuring plan.
The representative will brief the committee on the current financial status.
The manager is responsible for making the new staff member aware of their job expectations.
Before the trip, make sure you apprise all team members of the travel itinerary.