edified

past tense of edify
as in educated
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding a family-oriented show that tried to edify the television audience as well as entertain it

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  • Having traveled to 75 countries, bought real estate in 24, established businesses in 7, and educated her children in 4, Kathleen is the go-to expert on expat life.
    Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • To those who are poorly educated, this paragraph has been utterly meaningless.
    Eli Amdur, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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  • Take a dive into the deep end, and keep scrolling to shop more one-piece bathing suits inspired by Kate Hudson now.
    Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
  • What inspired you to start the Latinx Education Collaborative?
    J.M. Banks, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2025
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“Edified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edified. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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