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lesson

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Synonyms of lesson

(Entry 1 of 2)

something assigned to be read or studied

your lesson for tonight will be the chapter on chemical reactions

Synonyms for lesson

assignment,
reading

Words Related to lesson

homework,
schoolwork

lecture

drill,
exercise,
practice
(also practise)

étude,
study

lesson

verb

Synonyms of lesson (Entry 2 of 2)

to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field

would tirelessly lesson the children in proper manners

Synonyms for lesson

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

Words Related to lesson

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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“Lesson.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lesson. Accessed 6 Dec. 2021.

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