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instructed

/ɪnˈstɹʌktɪd/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To teach or give instructions or directions to someone.

  • Verb

    To guide or direct the actions of (a person or a group)


Pronunciation
  1. /ɪnˈstɹʌktɪd/



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Synonyms

command , direct , order , educate , guide
Rhymes
Words rhyming with instructed
perseveres , reverses , imperses
Variants
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instruct , instructed , instructing , instructs , self-instructed
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'instruere', which means 'to equip' or 'prepare'. The past participle of this word is 'instrucere', which means 'to instruct'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'instructed' appears 12 times in the King James Version of the Bible.

  2. Instructed means 'equipped' in Latin, and 'instruct' comes from the same root.

  3. The word 'instructed' is often used in legal contexts to refer to a person who has been formally taught or informed about something.


Related Concepts
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  1. Education: The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, typically at a school or university.

  2. Training: The process of preparing someone for a job by teaching them the necessary skills and knowledge.


Culture
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The word 'instructed' has been used extensively in literature and art, often to describe the process of learning or being taught. For instance, in Dante's 'Divine Comedy', Virgil acts as Dante's instructor as they journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven.

How to Memorize "instructed"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize yourself giving instructions to someone, or imagine someone giving you instructions. Picture the scenario and the people involved.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'instructed' with the concept of learning or being taught. Think of a teacher or a mentor guiding you through a process.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device using the first letter of each definition: 'I Is For Instruction, S Is For Supervision'. Or, use the phrase 'Instructed Students Succeed'.


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