Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

instructs

  • present tense form
    of instruct (3rd person singular).
    instruct
    verb (used with object)
    to furnish with knowledge, especially by a systematic method; teach; train; educate.

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

The commentary in particular also instructs judges when they can enhance or decrease a sentence based on the facts of the case.

From Slate ● Oct. 18, 2026

OpenAI instructs employees to avoid wearing company logos outside the office and warns them of espionage risks like honeypots.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

The change request instructs servicers to complete the task within 15 to 45 days, the suit alleges, and yet borrowers are still seeing the debt appear on their credit reports.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

Google's statement said the company prevents "image creation on harmful topics" and its AI policy instructs users against "misinformation, misrepresentation or misleading activities."

From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026

“Hold your hands like you’ve just dropped a marble,” she instructs us generally as she fashion-models her way through the house.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver