teach
teach
UK[tiːtʃ]US[tiːtʃ]
v
to give lessons to students in a school, college, or university, or to help someone learn something by giving them information
Etymology
the verb "teach" originates from the old english word "tǣcan," which meant to show, point out, declare, or instruct. this old english term is derived from the proto-germanic "taikijaną," meaning to show or point out, which in turn comes from the proto-indo-european root "deyḱ-," meaning to point out or show. the semantic evolution is clear: from the concrete act of pointing something out, the meaning broadened to the more abstract concept of imparting knowledge or skill through instruction. this etymological journey connects the fundamental idea of demonstration to the modern professional and pedagogical activity of teaching.
Analysis
the word "teach" is a simplex word of old english origin. it is not productively formed from smaller, independent morphemes in modern english.
Examples
she teaches mathematics at the local high school.
he taught me how to swim when i was a child.
the course is designed to teach effective communication skills.