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instruct definition

in·struct (in strukt′)

transitive verb

  1. to communicate knowledge to; teach; educate
  2. to give facts or information to on a particular matter; inform or guide the judge instructs the jury
  3. to order or direct to instruct a sentry to shoot

Etymology: ME instructen < L instructus, pp. of instruere, to pile upon, put in order, erect < in-, in, upon + struere, to pile up, arrange, build: see strew

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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