1. to give lessons or instruction to someone; to help someone learn
2. to show or explain how to do something
3. to cause someone to learn or understand something through experience

Examples

• She teaches math at the local high school.
• My father taught me how to ride a bike.
• The professor teaches European history.
• Can you teach me to play guitar?
• This experience will teach you patience.
• He teaches English as a second language.
• The accident taught her to drive more carefully.