Instructs

Part of speech: verb

Definitions

1. Communicates directions or commands to someone ; imparts knowledge or skills through teaching
2. Provides specific orders or guidelines to follow ; educates by explaining information or procedures
3. Directs actions by issuing instructions ; facilitates learning by delivering lessons or guidance

Etymology: "Instructs" is simply the third-person singular present of the verb "instruct," which is the form you use with "he," "she," or "it." The verb itself comes from Latin "instruere," meaning "to build into, arrange, or equip," formed from "in-" and "struere" ("to pile up, build"). Over time it came to mean teaching or directing someone, as if equipping their mind with knowledge.

Synonyms: teaches, educates, directs, guides, trains

Antonyms: misleads, confuses, neglects, ignores