Expressing Knowledge and Information: English Vocabulary List

to explain or interpret something in a clear and detailed manner, often uncovering deeper meanings

"The professor explicated the complex poem."

"The professor took an hour to explicate the complex poem line by line for the confused students."

to teach someone a specific subject, skill, or area of knowledge

"Parents school their children in manners."

"Parents must school their children in basic safety rules such as looking both ways before crossing the street."

to teach a single student or a few students, often outside a school setting

"Mary tutors students in mathematics."

"The retired teacher volunteers to tutor struggling students in mathematics at the local community center every Tuesday evening."

to help someone or a team learn and improve their skills or achieve goals, often through personalized guidance and feedback

"He coaches the local soccer team."

"The former Olympic athlete now coaches young swimmers at the local pool and helps them improve their techniques."

to make someone develop intellectually or morally

"Good literature can edify the reader."

"Reading classic literature can edify the mind and expose readers to profound ideas about the human condition."

to give a formal talk or presentation to teach someone or a group

"The professor lectures on ancient history."

"The professor tends to lecture for the entire class period without giving students much opportunity to ask questions or participate."

to make someone acquainted with something

"He needs to familiarize himself with the software."

"New employees need time to familiarize themselves with the company's computer systems and internal policies before starting actual work."

to officially let someone know about something

"Please notify us of any changes."

"Please notify the front desk immediately if you experience any problems with your room during your stay at the hotel."

to teach an idea, belief, skill, etc. through constant repetition

"Teachers inculcate good study habits."

"Schools try to inculcate good study habits in students by teaching them effective time management and organizational skills."

to clarify and make something clear

"The diagram helps elucidate the process."

"The diagram helps to elucidate the complex process by breaking it down into simple steps for beginners."

to give an explanation of something by talking about it in great detail

"The professor expounded on his theory."

"The professor expounded on his theory for nearly two hours without allowing any questions from the audience."

to clearly dispaly something

"The disease manifests through skin rashes."

"The disease manifests through a variety of symptoms including fever fatigue and joint pain."

to publicly and officially state something

"The king proclaimed a national holiday."

"The king proclaimed a national holiday to celebrate the birth of his first son and heir to the throne."

to display or show off something in a conspicuous or boastful manner

"She likes to flaunt her wealth."

"Some wealthy people like to flaunt their riches by driving expensive cars and wearing designer clothes."

to provide someone with information about something ambiguous to make it easier to understand

"Can you shed light on this?"

"The professor shed some light on the historical events we were studying in class."

to contribute to the structure or makeup of something

"These actions constitute a breach of contract."

"These actions constitute a serious violation of the terms of your employment contract with this company."