instructed
v.v. to give someone a clear order or specific directions on what to do. It is more formal than 'told' and often happens in a professional or legal setting.
v. to direct or command someone to perform a specific task; to provide authoritative information or guidance. Often used in legal, educational, or administrative contexts to indicate a formal transfer of orders.
The manager instructed the staff to arrive ten minutes early.
The judge instructed the jury to ignore the witness's last comment during their final deliberations.
The lead architect instructed the construction crew to halt work immediately until the structural integrity of the foundation could be verified by an independent engineer.
The verb is transitive and typically follows the pattern 'instruct someone to do something' or 'instruct someone in something'.
He instructed to me to leave.He instructed me to leave.Instruct is a transitive verb that takes a direct object; it does not take the preposition 'to' before the person being commanded.