lesson

²lesson

verb

les·sonedles·son·ing\ˈle-sə-niŋ, ˈles-niŋ\

Definition of LESSON

transitive verb

1

: to give a lesson to : instruct

2

: lecture, rebuke

Examples of LESSON

1. <would tirelessly lesson the children in proper manners>

First Known Use of LESSON

1555

Related to LESSON

Synonyms: educate, indoctrinate, instruct, teach, school, train, tutor

Related Words: coach, mentor; drill, fit, ground, habilitate, prepare, prime, qualify; direct, guide, lead, rear; catechize, lecture, moralize, preach; implant, inculcate, instill (also instil); homeschool; edify, enlighten; brief, familiarize, impart (to), inform, verse; initiate, introduce, show; reeducate, reschool, reteach, retrain

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Other Education Terms

baccalaureate, colloquium, corequisite, dissertation, monograph, pedant, practicum, survey course, thesis