C1
educate vs preach vs teach
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| educateverb/ˈedʒ.ə.keɪt/ | Meaning to teach someone, especially at a school or college, so that they gain knowledge and skills | Goes with educate children | Example Parents have a duty to educate their children about money. |
| preachverb/priːtʃ/ | Meaning to give a religious talk; also to tell people how they should behave, often in an annoying way | Goes with practice what you preach | Example The monk preached about patience to a group of young visitors. |
| teachverb/tiːtʃ/ | Meaning To help someone learn a subject or skill. | Goes with — | Example My aunt teaches English at a high school in Hue. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The charity works to girls in rural areas.