Learn (Verb)
Meaning 1
Impart skills or knowledge to; "I taught them French"; "He instructed me in building a boat".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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- The teacher will learn the students in advanced calculus next semester.
- Her mentor learned her well in how to handle difficult clients.
- The master carpenter learned his apprentice in the art of woodcarving.
- A trained instructor learned the students in first aid techniques.
- The experienced chef learned the cooking class in preparing a perfect soufflé.
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Meaning 2
Be a student of a certain subject; "She is reading for the bar exam".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 3
Commit to memory; learn by heart; "Have you memorized your lines for the play yet?".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 4
Gain knowledge or skills; "She learned dancing from her sister"; "I learned Sanskrit"; "Children acquire language at an amazing rate".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 5
Find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort; "I want to see whether she speaks French"; "See whether it works"; "find out if he speaks Russian"; "Check whether the train leaves on time".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 6
Get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally; "I learned that she has two grown-up children"; "I see that you have been promoted".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.