Synonyms

educate

American

[ej-oo-keyt] / ˈɛdʒ ʊˌkeɪt /

verb (used with object)

educated, educating

to develop the faculties and powers of (a person) by teaching, instruction, or schooling.

Synonyms:

indoctrinate , drill , school , instruct
to qualify by instruction or training for a particular calling, practice, etc.; train.

to educate someone for law.
to provide schooling or training for; send to school.
to develop or train (the ear, taste, etc.).

to educate one's palate to appreciate fine food.
to inform.

to educate oneself about the best course of action.

verb (used without object)

educated, educating

to educate a person or group.

A television program that educates can also entertain.

educate British

/ ˈɛdjʊˌkeɪt /

verb

(also intr) to impart knowledge by formal instruction to (a pupil); teach
to provide schooling for (children)

I have educated my children at the best schools
to improve or develop (a person, judgment, taste, skills, etc)
to train for some particular purpose or occupation

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Related Words

See teach.

Other Word Forms

overeducate verb (used with object)
preeducate verb (used with object)

Etymology

Origin of educate

First recorded in 1400–50; Middle English educate, educatyn, from Latin ēducātus “brought up, nurtured, taught” (past participle of ēducāre ), equivalent to ē- + -duc-, variant of dūc- “to lead” + -ātus e- ¹, -ate ¹

Example Sentences

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Written mostly by educated and articulate British officers, the chosen testimonies are direct, candid and unflinching in their descriptions of combat and its aftermath.

From The Wall Street Journal

A memorial garden officially opens at Thornhill cemetery in Cardiff on Monday to honour donors and educate others on the law.

From BBC

"I wasn't worried about HIV because I thought it had gone away, because it wasn't in the news as much, and I thought I was an educated person myself."

From BBC

"We are very pleased to know that the council intends to educate other employers locally about the endometriosis friendly employer scheme, and to work more broadly to improve support for those impacted by endometriosis."

From BBC

She said more resources are needed, both to educate healthcare professionals on how to support women after miscarriage and give them the time to provide that support.

From BBC

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