Teach

Definition of Teach

Pronunciation: tēch

v. t.	1.	To impart the knowledge of; to give intelligence concerning; to impart, as knowledge before unknown, or rules for practice; to inculcate as true or important; to exhibit impressively; as, to teach arithmetic, dancing, music, or the like; to teach morals. [imp. & p. p. Taught (tạt); p. pr. & vb. n. Teaching.] If some men teach wicked things, it must be that others should practice them. - South.
	2.	To direct, as an instructor; to manage, as a preceptor; to guide the studies of; to instruct; to inform; to conduct through a course of studies; as, to teach a child or a class. The village master taught his little school. - Goldsmith.
	3.	To accustom; to guide; to show; to admonish. I shall myself to herbs teach you. - Chaucer. They have taught their tongue to speak lies. - Jer. ix. 5.
v. i.	1.	To give instruction; to follow the business, or to perform the duties, of a preceptor. And gladly would he learn, and gladly teach. - Chaucer. The priests thereof teach for hire. - Micah iii. 11.

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