Educational Verbs

to give lessons to students in a university, college, school, etc.

She teaches yoga to promote health and well-being.

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

I always enjoy listening to music while traveling on the train.

to guide someone by providing information, training, or advice, helping them acquire new skills or understand a specific subject

The experienced chef instructed the new apprentice in the art of gourmet cooking.

a reliable and experienced person who helps those with less experience

The aspiring artist found a mentor who provided valuable feedback and encouragement to help him develop his artistic skills.

to give information about someone or something, especially in an official manner

The teacher informed the students about the upcoming exam schedule and its format.

to teach someone, often within a school or university setting

Schools exist to educate children.

to become knowledgeable or skilled in something by doing it, studying, or being taught

He learned valuable negotiation skills by watching experienced negotiators in action

a deliberate and focused effort to gain knowledge or understanding about a specific topic

The study of literature allows students to explore different cultures and historical periods through written works.

the act of repeatedly doing something to become better at doing it

Daily practice of yoga can improve flexibility and reduce stress.

to forcefully or tightly pack a space with a large amount of something

In preparation for the move, they needed to cram their belongings into boxes.

to crush something into small particles by rubbing or pressing it against a hard surface

She had to grind the coffee beans before brewing her morning coffee.

to repeat something until it is kept in one's memory

Students often memorize multiplication tables to enhance their math skills.

a small bed with high sides designed for an infant

The baby slept soundly in her crib.

to reach for something and hold it

He took the cup of coffee from the table and sipped it slowly.

to claim and capture something again after losing it

The team trained hard to retake the lead in the championship game.

a letter or number given by a teacher to show how a student is performing in class, school, etc.

I received an A grade on my English test because I studied hard.

to approach a specific place, object, or person and move past them

He gave me a smile as he passed.

one of the playing cards with only one symbol on it, which in most card games is considered the highest-ranking card

She played an ace to secure her victory in the game.

to fail in reaching the required standard to succeed in a test, course of study, etc.

Despite studying hard, he unfortunately flunked the math exam.

to lower the price of something, often temporarily

The store marked down the price of the jeans by 50%.

a careful and systematic study of a subject to discover new facts or information about it

Mark spent hours in the library doing research for his history paper.

to examine something closely and carefully in order to find errors

Inspectors scrutinized the company's financial records to find any errors.

to enter one's name in a list of an institute, school, etc.

She decided to register for the online course to improve her skills.

to officially enroll or register as a student at a school, college, or university

She plans to matriculate at Harvard University in the fall.

to study a particular subject as one's main field of study at a college or university

She decided to major in Psychology to pursue her interest in human behavior.

to give an official degree, title, right, etc. to someone

The university will confer degrees upon the graduating students during the commencement ceremony.

to dispose of something

Tired of the old furniture, they decided to ditch it and buy new pieces.

to perform an official examination or review of a company's financial records or accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance

The accountant audited the company's financial records to ensure compliance with tax regulations.

to avoid attending an event

She decided to skip out on the company meeting to avoid a lengthy discussion.