as in to teach
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
indoctrinated children in proper safety procedures
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Having to teach your younger siblings not to trust figures of authority.—
Steve Dollar,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025 -
Part of the campaign includes a limited edition Squish the Bug home plate turf mat designed to teach Little Leaguers the fundamentals of batting.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The hands-on displays are designed to educate about teamwork, deduction, health care, coordination, agility and cognitive thinking, among others.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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Many school districts pay private providers to educate students with special needs.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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“Indoctrinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indoctrinate. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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