teach
UK: tiːtʃ | US: tiːtʃ
vt. to impart knowledge or skill to someone through instruction
vi. to act as a teacher or instructor
The word "teach" originates from Old English tǣcan, meaning "to show, point out, or instruct." It is derived from Proto-Germanic taikijan, which shares roots with Old High German zeihhan (to show) and Gothic ga-teihan (to announce). The core idea revolves around "showing" or "guiding," reflecting the act of directing someone's learning. Over time, the meaning narrowed to focus specifically on formal instruction.
She teaches mathematics at the local high school.
Experience can teach us valuable life lessons.
He enjoys teaching children how to swim.
The workshop will teach participants basic coding skills.
History teaches us to avoid repeating past mistakes.