educate
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ʊˌkeɪt verb (used with object)
1.
to develop the faculties and powers of (a person) by teaching, instruction, or schooling. Synonyms: instruct, school, drill, indoctrinate.
2.
to qualify by instruction or training for a particular calling, practice, etc.; train: to educate someone for law.
3.
to provide schooling or training for; send to school.
4.
to develop or train (the ear, taste, etc.): to educate one's palate to appreciate fine food.
5.
to inform: to educate oneself about the best course of action.
verb (used without object)
6.
to educate a person or group: A television program that educates can also entertain.
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Origin:
1580–90; < Latin ēducātus brought up, taught (past participle of ēducāre), equivalent to ē- e-1 + -duc- lead + -ātus -ate1
1580–90; < Latin ēducātus brought up, taught (past participle of ēducāre), equivalent to ē- e-1 + -duc- lead + -ātus -ate1
Related forms
o·ver·ed·u·cate, verb (used with object), o·ver·ed·u·cat·ed, o·ver·ed·u·cat·ing.
pre·ed·u·cate, verb (used with object), pre·ed·u·cat·ed, pre·ed·u·cat·ing.
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| —vb | |
| 1. | (also intr) to impart knowledge by formal instruction to (a pupil); teach |
| 2. | to provide schooling for (children): I have educated my children at the best schools |
| 3. | to improve or develop (a person, judgment, taste, skills, etc) |
| 4. | to train for some particular purpose or occupation |
| [C15: from Latin ēducāre to rear, educate, from dūcere to lead] | |
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Word Origin & History
educate
mid-15c., from L. educatus, pp. of educare "bring up, rear, educate," which is related to educere "bring out," from ex- "out" + ducere "to lead" (see duke). Meaning "provide schooling" is first attested 1588 in Shakespeare.
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Example sentences
Trekking and information centers educate tourists and villagers alike.
Indeed, perhaps the best way to address concerns over the effects of video games is to emphasise their vast potential to educate.
Her eye discerns beauty, her deft fingers create it, and to her the home is indebted for its artistic power to educate.
She also wants to educate them about the benefits of exercise and a healthy diet.
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