teach
verb (used with object)
to impart knowledge of or skill in; give instruction in.
have taught
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present perfectof teach.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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As I have taught my three young sons: when you fall short, you stand up and take full responsibility.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
My years as a politician and a diplomat have taught me to distrust tidy narratives about our region.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
The couple have a seven-year-old son Arlo who they have taught about the tropical plants, and who helps by taking cuttings and sowing seeds.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
It might have taught him that war can be long and grueling.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
“Dumbledore must have taught thousands of students,” Scrimgeour persevered.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
