The term 'give lessons' can be expressed in three different ways: EDIFY (5 letters), TEACH (5 letters), and TUTOR (5 letters). Edifying is the act of imparting knowledge or wisdom to someone, usually in a moral or spiritual sense. Teaching is the act of providing instruction or imparting knowledge to someone. Tutoring is the act of providing individualized instruction to someone, usually in a specific subject or skill. All three terms refer to the act of providing instruction or knowledge to someone.