as in to teach
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
indoctrinated children in proper safety procedures
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Her father's thrifty habits—rooted in his upbringing as a pastor’s son—also taught her the value of resourcefulness.—
Jasmine Browley,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025 -
While speaking with New York Magazine earlier this year, Alex said that his soon-to-be wife taught him what true love looked like.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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Instead, follow new rules: Entertain first, then inspire or educate.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Elite provides hybrid education and online school — mainly homeschooling — to about 1,800 students who are primarily taught by their parents or private vendors who Elite pays to educate its students.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
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“Indoctrinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indoctrinate. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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