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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Recent Examples of edified Both haven’t really edified him, at this point. Alison Herman, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026 Again, as a parent, we’re edified to hear this — though a 700-calorie lunch is beyond the target for my high school freshman and her Ozempic journey. Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
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  • This is, of course, a significant departure from Tony Blair’s aim of creating a modern workforce that was largely university-educated.
    Roger Trapp, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Parents who themselves are college-educated are the most likely to expect to spend more on items for after-school activities, about $503 on average, compared to $207 among parents without college degrees.
    Emily Guskin, ABC News, 31 July 2026
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  • Quixotic aerialists twisted, turned and unfolded above the crowd, using flowing fabric and butterfly-inspired movements to mirror the creatures being celebrated.
    Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Like many of his fellow countrymen, Buji was inspired by the thought that this collective crossing could somehow unlock his dream of reaching Spain and starting a new life in Europe.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

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“Edified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edified. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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