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Having or showing knowledge of a subject or situation
“Self-government can succeed only through an instructed electorate.”
Experienced, especially in terms of a profession or a hobby
Having or showing a reasonable or high level of intellect
To have established or stipulated as a previous condition
To have given advice and instruction
“I invite you to come with me to the forest so that I can instruct you in the language of all the animals in the world.”
Past tense for to explain or clarify something to someone
“At that time, there was no shortage of people only too willing to instruct me on why this was such a bad idea.”
Past tense for to tell or order someone to do something, especially in a formal or official way
“Two letters in the register, dated 25th July, instruct his official to pay all monies from all sources to his temporary treasurer.”
Past tense for to bring to a higher cultural or civil level or awareness
“But who will undertake to instruct the brutes in the principles and precepts of Religion and Morality?”
Past tense for to warn someone in advance of a possible danger or problem
“Mr. Chairman, no one needs to instruct me about the dangers of insurrectionism or the need to fight it effectively.”
(of a client) Past tense for to employ or authorize (a solicitor or barrister) to act on one's behalf
“I made it very clear to the defendant that he should instruct a solicitor if he wanted to cross-examine the complainant, and should do this ASAP today if possible.”
Past tense for to give an authoritative or decisive command or order
Past tense for to make someone aware of or familiar with
Past tense for to advise or persuade in favor of something
Past tense for to make (information) known
Past tense for to bestow legal or official authority to
Past tense for to direct, handle, control, or be in charge of
Past tense for to make a speech or contribute to a debate
(of a quality of skill) Past tense for to foster the growth or development of
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