Main Entry:: ed·u·cate
Pronunciation:: \ˈe-jə-ˌkāt\
Function:: verb
Inflected Form(s):: ed·u·cat·ed; ed·u·cat·ing
Etymology:: Middle English, to rear, from Latin educatus, past participle of educare to rear, educate, from educere to lead forth — more at educe
Date:: 15th century

transitive verb1 a: to provide schooling for <chose to educate their children at home> b: to train by formal instruction and supervised practice especially in a skill, trade, or profession2 a: to develop mentally, morally, or aesthetically especially by instruction b: to provide with information : inform <educating themselves about changes in the industry>3: to persuade or condition to feel, believe, or act in a desired way <educate the public to support our position>intransitive verb: to educate a person or thing

synonyms see teach

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