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in·struct (in strukt′)
transitive verb
- to communicate knowledge to; teach; educate
- to give facts or information to on a particular matter; inform or guide the judge instructs the jury
- 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
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