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Verbs of Verbal Action - Verbs for Instructions

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to instruction such as "teach", "coach", and "mentor".

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Categorized English Verbs of Verbal Action
to teach
[Verb]

to give lessons to students in a university, college, school, etc.

Ex: He taught mathematics at the local high school for ten years .
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to guide someone by providing information, training, or advice, helping them acquire new skills or understand a specific subject

Ex: The language tutor instructs her students in Spanish grammar and vocabulary
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to tutor
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to teach a single student or a few students, often outside a school setting

Ex: As part of the community outreach program, teachers from the school regularly tutor local residents in basic computer skills.
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to mentor
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to act as the supervisor or teacher of someone less experienced

Ex: The veteran musician offered to mentor the talented young singer , sharing knowledge about the music industry and performance techniques .
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to give a formal talk or presentation to teach someone or a group

Ex: The expert lectures annually at the symposium on cybersecurity .
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to train
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to teach a specific skill or a type of behavior to a person or an animal through a combination of instruction and practice over a period of time

Ex: He is training new employees on how to use the company software .
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to teach someone new skills or knowledge for improvement in the current job, or to enable them to work in a different field

Ex: The company offered to retrain employees affected by automation , providing courses in digital marketing and data analysis .
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to coach
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to help someone or a team learn and improve their skills or achieve goals, often through personalized guidance and feedback

Ex: The mentor coached the team members in effective communication to enhance their collaboration skills .
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to teach someone, often within a school or university setting

Ex: She was educated at a prestigious university .
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to school
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to teach someone a specific subject, skill, or area of knowledge

Ex: Next week , the expert will school the conference attendees on innovative business strategies .
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to edify
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to make someone develop intellectually or morally

Ex: The mentor sought to edify the mentee through constructive feedback and mentorship , fostering personal and professional growth .
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to give clarification or knowledge to someone about a particular subject or situation

Ex: The workshop was designed to enlighten participants on financial literacy , helping them make informed decisions about their finances .
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to teach new skills, especially related to a current job or industry

Ex: As part of the professional development program, the company upskilled the employees in digital marketing.
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