Instruct

in-strukf, v. t. To furnish with requisite outfit or preparation; to make ready; esp., to impart information to, enlighten, teach, educate, inform; to furnish with directions, command, enjoin. — Instructor, -or, -er, n. — Instruct'ible, a. Capable of being instructed. — Instruction,??. Act of instructing, or teaching: that wnich instructs, as, precept, imormation, teachings; direction, order, command. — Instructive, -iv, a. Conveying knowledge; serving to instruct. — Instrument, -stroo-ment, n. That by means of which anything is effected, a tool, utensil, implement; a contrivance, by which musical t. sounds are produced. (Law.) A writing, expre ive of some act, contract, proce , or proceeding. One who, or that which, serves a purpose.— Instrumental, a. Acting as an instrument; serving as a means; conducive; helpful; pert, to, made by, or prepared for, musical instruments.— In's trumental'ity, -taKi-W, n. Quality or condition of being, or that which is, instrumental; agency. — Instrument' ally, adv. In the nature of an instrument, as means to an end; with instruments of music. — In/strumenta/' tion, n. Act of using, or the subordination oi, as an instrument; means; agency. (Mas.) Instrumental composition; act or manner of playing upon musical instruments.