Cool MateMeaning of Instruct
to tell somebody to do something, especially in a formal or official way
In simple words: to teach or tell someone how to do something
Instruct in a sentence
- The letter instructed him to report to headquarters immediately.
- You will be instructed where to go as soon as the plane is ready.
- She arrived at 10 o'clock **as instructed**.
- He instructed that a wall be built around the city.
- He instructed that a wall should be built around the city.
- ‘Put it there,’ she instructed (them).
- I took the pills as instructed.
- You were explicitly instructed to wait here.
- All our staff have been instructed in sign language.
- We have been instructed that a decision will not be made before the end of the week.
How to use Instruct
Use 'instruct' in educational or professional contexts. It's more formal than 'tell' and less common in casual conversation. Avoid in informal situations.
Grammar pattern
instruct + object + (to + base form of verb)
Memory hint
Sounds like 'in-structure' — imagine providing someone with a blueprint for building something.
Related words
Collocations with Instruct
- carefully
- explicitly
- specifically
- as instructed
Synonyms for Instruct
- direct, order
Common mistakes with Instruct
- Using 'instruct' with an incorrect object.
- Confusing 'instruct' with 'insist'.
- Incorrectly using 'instructing' instead of 'instruct'.
Instruct appears in
Instruct in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
أمر بـ / علّم / وجّه
أن تعلم أو تخبر شخصًا ما بكيفية فعل شيء ما
- Bengaliবাংলা
নির্দেশ দেওয়া
কাউকে কিছু শেখানো বা কীভাবে করতে হবে তা বলা
- GermanDeutsch
anweisen, unterrichten, instruieren
jemandem beibringen oder sagen, wie er etwas tun soll
- SpanishEspañol
Instruir, Enseñar, Ordenar
Enseñar o decirle a alguien cómo hacer algo
- Persianفارسی
دستور دادن
آموزش دادن یا گفتن به کسی که چگونه کاری انجام دهد
- FrenchFrançais
Instruire, Donner des instructions, Enseigner
Apprendre ou dire à quelqu'un comment faire quelque chose
- Hindiहिन्दी
निर्देश देना, सिखाना
किसी को कुछ सिखाना या बताना कि कैसे करना है
- ItalianItaliano
Istruire, Ordinare, Insegnare
Insegnare o dire a qualcuno come fare qualcosa
- PortuguesePortuguês
Instruir, Ensinar, Determinar
ensinar ou dizer a alguém como fazer algo
- RussianРусский
Инструктировать, поручить, указать
научить или сказать кому-то, как что-то делать
- Urduاردو
ہدایت کرنا، سکھانا
کسی کو کچھ کرنے کا طریقہ سکھانا یا بتانا
- Chinese中文
指示, 指教, 命令
教或告诉别人怎么做某事
More words like Instruct
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Instruct
What does Instruct mean?
to teach or tell someone how to do something
What is the definition of Instruct?
to tell somebody to do something, especially in a formal or official way
How do you use Instruct in a sentence?
The letter instructed him to report to headquarters immediately.
Can you give another example of Instruct?
You will be instructed where to go as soon as the plane is ready.
What are synonyms for Instruct?
Common alternatives include direct, order.
What is the opposite of Instruct?
Opposite meanings include mislead, confuse, neglect.
What words go with Instruct?
It commonly pairs with carefully, explicitly, specifically, as instructed.
What are common mistakes when using Instruct?
Using 'instruct' with an incorrect object. Confusing 'instruct' with 'insist'. Incorrectly using 'instructing' instead of 'instruct'.
How do you pronounce Instruct?
US: /["/ɪnˈstrʌkt/","/ɪnˈstrʌkts/","/ɪnˈstrʌktɪd/","/ɪnˈstrʌktɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ɪnˈstrʌkt/","/ɪnˈstrʌkts/","/ɪnˈstrʌktɪd/","/ɪnˈstrʌktɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Instruct?
Use 'instruct' in educational or professional contexts. It's more formal than 'tell' and less common in casual conversation. Avoid in informal situations.
What CEFR level is Instruct?
"Instruct" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.