teach
verb (used with object)
to impart knowledge of or skill in; give instruction in.
has taught
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present perfectof teach (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Dan Lainer-Vis, an assistant professor of sociology who has taught at USC since 2008, said his pay has not kept up with inflation and rising costs of living.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Edith Aguirre, who has taught in UCLA’s early childhood education program for 16 years, doesn’t expect it will be hard to find another job given high turnover in the child-care industry.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
"Northern Ireland has taught me that sometimes to break division, to break through cynicism and barriers, you've got to look for those allies in unexpected places and find common ground."
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Mr. Sheffi, born in Israel in 1948, has taught at MIT for 48 years and has no plans to retire.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
“Experience has taught us to follow their guidance in matters of Arctic craft,” Elisha noted of the Inuit.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
