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Designate vs Instruct - What's the difference?

designate | instruct |


As adjectives the difference between designate and instruct

is that designate is designated; appointed; chosen while instruct is (label) arranged; furnished; provided.

As verbs the difference between designate and instruct

is that designate is to mark out and make known; to point out; to name; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description; to specify; as, to designate the boundaries of a country; to designate the rioters who are to be arrested while instruct is (label) to teach by giving instructions.

As a noun instruct is

(label) instruction.

Instruct vs Cause - What's the difference?

instruct | cause |


In obsolete terms the difference between instruct and cause

is that instruct is instructed; taught; enlightened while cause is any subject of discussion or debate; a matter; an affair.

As an adjective instruct

is arranged; furnished; provided.

Dictate vs Instruct - What's the difference?

dictate | instruct |


As nouns the difference between dictate and instruct

is that dictate is an order or command while instruct is instruction.

As verbs the difference between dictate and instruct

is that dictate is to order, command, control while instruct is to teach by giving instructions.

As an adjective instruct is

arranged; furnished; provided.

Instruct vs Exclaim - What's the difference?

instruct | exclaim | Related terms |

Instruct is a related term of exclaim.


As verbs the difference between instruct and exclaim

is that instruct is (label) to teach by giving instructions while exclaim is (lb) to cry out suddenly, from some strong emotion.

As nouns the difference between instruct and exclaim

is that instruct is (label) instruction while exclaim is (obsolete) exclamation; outcry, clamor.

As an adjective instruct

is (label) arranged; furnished; provided.

Say/tell vs Instruct - What's the difference?

say/tell | instruct | Synonyms |

Say/tell is likely misspelled.


Say/tell has no English definition.

As a verb instruct is

to teach by giving instructions.

As a noun instruct is

instruction.

As an adjective instruct is

arranged; furnished; provided.

Manage vs Instruct - What's the difference?

manage | instruct | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between manage and instruct

is that manage is to handle with skill, wield (a tool, weapon etc.) while instruct is to direct; to order (usage note: "instruct" is less forceful than "order", but weightier than "advise".

In obsolete terms the difference between manage and instruct

is that manage is to bring about; to contrive while instruct is instructed; taught; enlightened.

As an adjective instruct is

arranged; furnished; provided.

Instruct vs Discipline - What's the difference?

instruct | discipline | Synonyms |


In transitive terms the difference between instruct and discipline

is that instruct is to direct; to order (usage note: "instruct" is less forceful than "order", but weightier than "advise" while discipline is to impose order on someone.

As an adjective instruct

is arranged; furnished; provided.

Counsel vs Instruct - What's the difference?

counsel | instruct |


In obsolete terms the difference between counsel and instruct

is that counsel is a secret opinion or purpose; a private matter while instruct is instructed; taught; enlightened.

As nouns the difference between counsel and instruct

is that counsel is the exchange of opinions and advice; consultation while instruct is instruction.

As verbs the difference between counsel and instruct

is that counsel is to give advice, especially professional advice while instruct is to teach by giving instructions.

As an adjective instruct is

arranged; furnished; provided.

Instruct vs Assert - What's the difference?

instruct | assert | Related terms |

Instruct is a related term of assert.


As verbs the difference between instruct and assert

is that instruct is (label) to teach by giving instructions while assert is to declare with assurance or plainly and strongly; to state positively.

As nouns the difference between instruct and assert

is that instruct is (label) instruction while assert is (computer science) an assert statement; a section of source code which tests whether an expected condition is true.

As an adjective instruct

is (label) arranged; furnished; provided.

Influence vs Instruct - What's the difference?

influence | instruct |


In obsolete terms the difference between influence and instruct

is that influence is the action of flowing in; influx while instruct is instructed; taught; enlightened.

In transitive terms the difference between influence and instruct

is that influence is to affect by gentle action; to exert an influence upon; to modify, bias, or sway; to persuade or induce while instruct is to direct; to order (usage note: "instruct" is less forceful than "order", but weightier than "advise".

As an adjective instruct is

arranged; furnished; provided.

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