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instruct vs enjoin

enjoin vs instruct

instruct and enjoin both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
instruct No No Yes No
enjoin No No Yes No
As verbs, enjoin is a hypernym of instruct; that is, enjoin is a word with a broader meaning than instruct:
  • instruct: give instructions or directions for some task
  • enjoin: give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
Other hypernyms of instruct include order, say, tell.
instruct (verb) enjoin (verb)
impart skills or knowledge to give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
give instructions or directions for some task issue an injunction
make aware of
Difference between instruct and enjoin

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