instructed
word · lemma: instruct
/ˌɪnˈstɹəktəd/
in-STRUHK-did
/ɪnstɹˈʌktɪd/
in-STRUHK-tid
Definition
Gave someone clear directions, orders, or taught them how to do something.
Usage & Nuances
More formal than 'told'; commonly used for official instructions, teaching, or orders. Can refer to both spoken and written instructions. Often used in legal, academic, or work settings.
Spanish: instruir - ordenar - enseñarPortuguese (BR): instruir - orientar - ensinarPortuguese (PT): instruir - orientar - ensinarChinese (Simplified): 指示 - 命令 - 教导Chinese (Traditional): 指示 - 命令 - 教導Hindi: निर्देश दिया - आदेश दिया - सिखायाArabic: أمر - وجّه - درّسBengali: নির্দেশ দিয়েছিলেন - শিক্ষা দিয়েছিলেনRussian: проинструктировал - дал указаниеJapanese: 指示した - 教えたVietnamese: đã chỉ dẫn - đã hướng dẫnKorean: 지시했다 - 가르쳤다Turkish: talimat verdi - yönergeler verdiUrdu: ہدایات دیں - سکھایاIndonesian: menginstruksikan - mengarahkan - mengajarkan
Example Sentences
She instructed the students to open their books.
basic
The doctor instructed me to drink more water.
basic
He instructed us on how to use the software.
basic
My manager instructed me to finish the report by noon.
natural
She calmly instructed everyone to stay seated during the emergency.
natural
The lawyer instructed his client not to answer that question.
natural