Easier English Basic Synonyms

advise
to suggest to someone what they should do
He advised her to save some of the money.
propose
(
formal
) to make a suggestion
I propose that we all go for a swim.
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talent
noun
Synonyms: talent, gift, aptitude, knack
talent
an unusual natural ability, especially for something artistic
She has a talent for getting customers to spend money. 
쑗
 Her many talents
include singing and playing the piano.
gift
a natural ability for doing something well
She has a gift for making people feel welcome. 
쑗
 He has a gift for maths.
aptitude
a natural ability that can be developed further
She has an aptitude for learning languages.
knack
(
informal
) an ability or tendency to do something, often something wrong
She has a knack for talking to strangers. 
쑗
 He has this knack of
accidentally offending people.
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teach
verb
Synonyms: teach, educate, train, coach, instruct, tutor
Antonym: learn
Synonyms:
teach
to show someone how to do something
She taught me how to dance. 
쑗
 He teaches maths in the local school.
educate
to teach someone in a school or college, or give them information that they
need
She was educated in Switzerland. 
쑗
 We need to educate young people
about the dangers of alcohol.
train
to teach someone or an animal how to do a particular activity
She’s being trained to be a bus driver. 
쑗
 The dogs are trained to smell and
find illegal substances.