learn in WordNet English dictionary

1. gain knowledge or skills
   "She learned dancing from her sister"; "I learned Sanskrit"; "Children acquire language at an amazing rate"
   learn  larn  acquire 
   
2. find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
   "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"
   determine  check  find out  see  ascertain  watch  learn 
   
3. commit to memory; learn by heart
   "Have you memorized your lines for the play yet?"
   memorize  memorise  con  learn 
   
4. get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
   "I learned that she has two grown-up children"; "I see that you have been promoted"
   learn  hear  get word  get wind  pick up  find out  get a line  discover  see 
   
5. impart skills or knowledge to
   "I taught them French"; "He instructed me in building a boat"
   teach  learn  instruct 
   
6. be a student of a certain subject
   "She is reading for the bar exam"
   learn  study  read  take