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Train (Verb)

Meaning 1

Educate for a future role or function; "He is grooming his son to become his successor"; "The prince was prepared to become King one day"; "They trained him to be a warrior".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

  • She was trained by her father to take over the family business one day.
  • The team of senior engineers is training the new recruits to become skilled technicians.
  • The experienced chef is training the young apprentice to become a master baker.
  • The former president is training his protégé to become a future leader in politics.
  • The martial arts expert is training his most talented student to become a grand master.

Synonyms

  • Groom
  • Prepare

Hypernyms

  • Educate

Hyponyms

  • Qualify
  • Dispose

Related Words

  • Trainer (noun)
  • Trainee (noun)
  • Training (noun)

Meaning 2

Drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground; "The toddler was trailing his pants"; "She trained her long scarf behind her".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

  • The child was training the hem of her new dress along the dirty floor.
  • She trained the edge of her cloak behind her as she walked.
  • The dog was training its leash along the ground, getting it all tangled.
  • As the bride walked down the aisle, she trained her veil behind her.
  • The actress trained the train of her beautiful evening gown as she entered the room.

Synonyms

  • Trail

Hypernyms

  • Drag

Related Words

  • Train (noun)

Meaning 3

Cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it; "train the vine".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

  • The gardener will train the wisteria vine to grow around the pergola.
  • She spent hours each day training the roses to climb up the trellis.
  • To train the clematis to cascade down the wall, you need to tie the stems to a support system.
  • The arborist carefully trained the branches of the weeping willow to shade the garden bench.
  • You can train a kiwi fruit vine to grow along a trellis by twining the stems around it.

Hypernyms

  • Hold In
  • Moderate
  • Check
  • Hold
  • Contain
  • Curb

Meaning 4

Teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment; "Cultivate your musical taste"; "Train your tastebuds"; "She is well schooled in poetry".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

  • Train your palate to distinguish between different types of wine.
  • Her education helped train her to appreciate the fine nuances of classical literature.
  • Years of working under a renowned chef have helped train her to recognize fresh ingredients.
  • Traveling to different countries has helped him train his nose to distinguish subtle regional scents.
  • Being exposed to diverse musical styles helped train her ear to recognize complex polyrhythms.

Synonyms

  • Civilize
  • Educate
  • Cultivate
  • School
  • Civilise

Hypernyms

  • Refine
  • Polish
  • Down

Hyponyms

  • Sophisticate

Meaning 5

Exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition; "She is training for the Olympics".

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Examples

  • I have been training for this marathon for months to ensure I'm in top shape.
  • The boxers will train for several hours every day leading up to the upcoming fight.
  • She's been training for the Olympic trials and her dedication is admirable.
  • He has been training to compete in the Ironman triathlon, which is a grueling test of endurance.
  • The athletes will train together every morning in preparation for the national championship.

Hypernyms

  • Work Out

Related Words

  • Training (noun)

Meaning 6

Point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards; "Please don't aim at your little brother!"; "He trained his gun on the burglar"; "Don't train your camera on the women"; "Take a swipe at one's opponent".

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Examples

  • Train a spotlight on the stage to highlight the performer.
  • She trained her microscope on the cell sample for further examination.
  • The pilot trained the missiles on the enemy aircraft.
  • He trained his binoculars on the movement in the distance.
  • Don't train the camera on people without their permission.

Synonyms

  • Take Aim
  • Direct
  • Take
  • Aim

Hypernyms

  • Position

Hyponyms

  • Point
  • Draw A Bead On
  • Turn
  • Swing
  • Level
  • Direct
  • Sight
  • Charge
  • Hold
  • Target
  • Aim

Meaning 7

Undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession; "She is training to be a teacher"; "He trained as a legal aid".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Examples

  • She's been training to be a firefighter for the past year.
  • They trained as engineers after completing their degree in physics.
  • The new policy requires employees to train as first responders in emergency situations.
  • He has trained as a paramedic and now works in emergency services.
  • She's currently training to become a pilot in the armed forces.

Synonyms

  • Prepare

Hypernyms

  • Read
  • Take
  • Study

Related Words

  • Trainee (noun)

Meaning 8

Create by training and teaching; "The old master is training world-class violinists"; "we develop the leaders for the future".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Examples

  • The company is training a new team of software developers.
  • She trains talented young artists to paint and draw.
  • Our team is dedicated to developing and training the entrepreneurs of tomorrow.
  • The mentor trains and guides the students through their academic and professional journey.
  • We specialize in training the next generation of leaders in sustainable business practices.

Synonyms

  • Educate
  • Develop
  • Prepare

Hypernyms

  • Instruct
  • Learn

Hyponyms

  • House-train

Related Words

  • Trainer (noun)
  • Trainee (noun)
  • Training (noun)

Meaning 9

Develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control; "Parents must discipline their children"; "Is this dog trained?".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

  • You can train a puppy to sit by giving them treats when they obey the command.
  • The instructor will train you to react calmly in emergency situations.
  • A child needs consistent parental guidance to train good habits.
  • Many people train their cats to use the toilet instead of a litter box.
  • Teachers work to train students to think critically and solve problems on their own.

Synonyms

  • Discipline
  • Condition
  • Check

Hypernyms

  • Develop

Hyponyms

  • Mortify

Related Words

  • Trainee (noun)

Meaning 10

Teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports; "He is training our Olympic team"; "She is coaching the crew".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

  • She's been training young athletes at the local stadium for years.
  • Their personal trainer will train them three times a week.
  • To qualify for the competition, you need to train with a certified instructor.
  • He has been training his team since the beginning of the season to improve their skills.
  • She will train the new staff in using the software when she arrives next week.

Synonyms

  • Coach

Hypernyms

  • Instruct
  • Teach

Related Words

  • Trainer (noun)
  • Training (noun)

Meaning 11

Travel by rail or train; "They railed from Rome to Venice"; "She trained to Hamburg".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

  • We will train to the city center from the airport.
  • Travelers can train from Paris to Amsterdam without needing to change trains.
  • They trained from London to Manchester on the new high-speed line.
  • She will train to Berlin from Milan next week for a business conference.
  • If the ferry is out of service, we'll train to the mainland from the coast.

Synonyms

  • Rail

Related Words

  • Train (noun)
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