- OE. techen, imp. taughtetahte, AS. tǣcean, imp. tǣhte, to show, teach, akin to tācn token. See Token
- To impart the knowledge of; to give intelligence concerning; to impart, as knowledge before unknown, or rules for practice; to inculcate as true or important; to exhibit impressively; as, to teach arithmetic, dancing, music, or the like; to teach morals.If some men teach wicked things, it must be that others should practice them.
- To direct, as an instructor; to manage, as a preceptor; to guide the studies of; to instruct; to inform; to conduct through a course of studies; as, to teach a child or a class.Hetaughthis disciples.The village master taught his little school.
- To accustom; to guide; to show; to admonish.I shall myself to herbs teach you.They have taught their tongue to speak lies.To instruct; inform; inculcate; tell; guide; counsel; admonish. See the Note under Learn.
