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taught

The correct spelling is taught.

How to pronounce taught

/tɔːt/
verb

IPA: /tɔːt/

Say it like: Tau-ght

The correct spelling is taught. To show (someone) the way; to guide, conduct; to point, indicate. For example: "‘The bliss is there’, mumbled the old man and taught to Heaven."

Usage Examples

‘The bliss is there’, mumbled the old man and taught to Heaven.

Can you teach me to sew?  Can you teach sewing to me?

She used to teach at university.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To show (someone) the way; to guide, conduct; to point, indicate.
  2. 2.(ditransitive) To pass on knowledge to.
  3. 3.To pass on knowledge, especially as one's profession; to act as a teacher.
  4. 4.(ditransitive) To cause to learn or understand.
  5. 5.(ditransitive) To cause to know the disagreeable consequences of some action.

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