Instruct1. (a.) Arranged; furnished; provided.
2. (a.) Instructed; taught; enlightened.
3. (v. t.) To put in order; to form; to prepare.
4. (v. t.) To form by communication of knowledge; to inform the mind of; to impart knowledge or information to; to enlighten; to teach; to discipline.
5. (v. t.) To furnish with directions; to advise; to direct; to command; as, the judge instructs the jury.
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