Instruct and Tend

Instruct

Instruct verb - To cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field.

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Tend and instruct are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tend" instead a verb "Instruct".

Nearby Words: instruction, instructor, instructive, instructing

Tend verb - To show a liking or proneness (for something).

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Instruct and tend are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Instruct" instead a verb "Tend".

people	instruct people	tend people
thanks	instruct thanks	tend thanks
someone	instruct someone	tend someone
characters	instruct characters	tend characters
Other words: times, kids, versions.

As older werewolves tend to instruct new parents; yeah, it hurts not being there for your children.

Source: Tabletop Game / Werewolf: The Forsaken
Some evangelical training programs instruct would-be missionaries to base their ministries in poorer areas, as poor people tend to be more receptive to their teaching.

Source: Recruited from the Gutter

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