Synonyms for

Coached

Verb / kəʊtʃt / Another word for coached — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To train or instruct someone in a particular skill or type of behavior.

Synonyms & similar words

train coach train instruct teach educate mentor tutor guide direct drill prepare prime impart school indoctrinate habituate accustom discipline exercise workout practice

Synonyms by register

Formal

mentored instructed guided tutored

Informal

helped guided trained drilled

Literary

shepherded piloted

Antonyms

uninstructed untrained neglected abandoned unsupervised unguided

Common collocations

  • coached the team
  • coached the player
  • coached the students
  • coached him on
  • coached her through
  • coached the singer
  • coached the athlete

Word family

noun coach
verb coach
adjective coached

Usage note

The word 'coached' implies active guidance and instruction, often in a skill or performance context. It is distinct from simply 'taught', as it suggests a more hands-on and personalized approach.

Example sentences

  1. The basketball coach coached the team to work on their defense.
  2. My father coached me on how to ride a bike.
  3. The dance teacher coached her students on their technique.
  4. He coached his daughter on how to play piano.
  5. The salesman coached his team on how to make more sales.

Quotes

  • "A good coach can change a game. A great coach can change a life." - John Wooden
  • "The best coaches are the ones that can connect with their players and create a level of trust." - Tom Coughlin
  • "The coach is the boss." - Jose Mourinho

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