vt to make disciples of; to convert to doctrines or principles.
2. disciple ·vt to teach; to train.
3. disciple ·vt to punish; to discipline.
4. disciple ·noun one who receives instruction from another; a scholar; a learner; especially, a follower who has learned to believe in the truth of the doctrine of his teacher; an adherent in doctrine; as, the disciples of plato; the disciples of our savior.