indoctrinate

verb

in-ˈdäk-trə-ˌnāt How to pronounce indoctrinate (audio)
Definition of indoctrinatenext
as in to teach
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field indoctrinated children in proper safety procedures

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  1. teach
  2. educate
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  • This fun, beginner-friendly class teaches the fundamentals of Texas Hold’em, giving you the confidence to join a friendly game.
    — Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026
  • Prince taught high school math, chemistry and physics before joining ASTC's faculty in 1959.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 July 2026
Definition of teach
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  • According to the KitKat Playroom website, the streams help educate viewers about kitten care and can increase adoption rates.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 10 July 2026
  • SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.
    — Kate Graham-Shaw, Scientific American, 9 July 2026
Definition of educate
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