Synonyms

  learn (to gain knowledge or skill in a new subject or activity): I am learning a new language. I learned to swim when I was 6. study (to spend time learning about a subject): I studied medicine at Johns Hopkins University. acquire formal (to learn something, usually by your own effort): They have acquired a …

  knowledge (information, understanding, or skill acquired through experience or education): A baby has no knowledge of good and evil. She has a good knowledge of cooking. experience (knowledge or skill gained through doing, seeing, or feeling things): We will give the job to someone with more experience. learning (knowledge or skills acquired through experience, …

  intelligent (having a high level of mental ability and being good at thinking clearly and understanding ideas): We have selected the most intelligent students. She is very intelligent. clever (intelligent and quick at learning and doing things): Our children are all clever. Mike is quite clever. smart US (clever): …

  help (to make it easier or possible for someone to do something): Can you help me to move this table? I’ll help you with the costs of buying the car. assist formal (help, aid): He agreed to assist with the tuition fees. support (to give someone help when they …

give (to provide something for someone or let them have it as a present): My grandmother gave me a necklace. Let me give the waiter a tip. present (to give something to someone, especially in a formal way or in a ceremony): She will present the prizes to the winners. award …