learn

(verb) gain knowledge or skills. Synonyms: larn, acquire. Examples: "She learned dancing from her sister." "I learned sanskrit." "Children acquire language at an amazing rate."

(verb) get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally. Synonyms: hear, get word, get wind, pick up, find out, get a line, discover, see. Examples: "I learned that she has two grown-up children." "I see that you have been promoted."

(verb) commit to memory; learn by heart. Synonyms: memorize, memorise, con. Examples: "Have you memorized your lines for the play yet?."

(verb) be a student of a certain subject. Synonyms: study, read, take. Examples: "She is reading for the bar exam."

(verb) impart skills or knowledge to. Synonyms: teach, instruct. Examples: "I taught them french." "He instructed me in building a boat."

(verb) find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort. Synonyms: determine, check, find out, see, ascertain, watch. Examples: "I want to see whether she speaks french." "See whether it works." "Find out if he speaks russian." "Check whether the train leaves on time."