educate
Americanverb (used with object)
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to develop the faculties and powers of (a person) by teaching, instruction, or schooling.
- Synonyms:
- indoctrinate, drill, school, instruct
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to qualify by instruction or training for a particular calling, practice, etc.; train.
to educate someone for law.
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to provide schooling or training for; send to school.
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to develop or train (the ear, taste, etc.).
to educate one's palate to appreciate fine food.
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to inform.
to educate oneself about the best course of action.
verb (used without object)
verb
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(also intr) to impart knowledge by formal instruction to (a pupil); teach
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to provide schooling for (children)
I have educated my children at the best schools
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to improve or develop (a person, judgment, taste, skills, etc)
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to train for some particular purpose or occupation
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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"At PBS, we will continue to do what we've always done: serve our mission to educate and inspire all Americans as the nation's most trusted media institution."
From Barron's
A distant mother, she relied heavily on nannies but insisted girls should be educated at home.
“Don’t worry about educating, being funny, looking deadly . . . none of it. Just enjoy yourself. Do the things you love, with people you love.”
From Literature
But there are plenty of critics, with technology experts and child wellbeing advocates saying children need to be educated on the potential harms on the platforms rather than banned from them.
From BBC
“Each of the complainants was a highly educated adult with access to outside resources, social networks, and the unfettered ability to leave the community at any time,” wrote her lawyer, Jennifer Bonjean.
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