verb
- past tense and past participle of disciple; to teach or train someone as a disciple, especially in a religious or spiritual context
Usage: primarily used in Christian and religious contexts; often transitive
Examples
- The pastor discipled young members of the congregation over several years.
- She was discipled by a senior mentor who guided her spiritual growth.
- The church discipled new converts through weekly Bible study groups.
- He discipled his followers by example and direct instruction.
- They discipled the youth group in Christian values and service.