The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
TEACHABLY
Etymology
Adverb
teachably (comparative more teachably, superlative most teachably)
In a teachable manner.
Source: Wiktionary
TEACHABLE
Teach"a*ble, a.
Definition: Capable of being taught; apt to learn; also, willing to receive instruction; docile. We ought to bring our minds free, unbiased, and teachable, to learn our religion from the Word of God. I. Watts.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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LEND
(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”
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