edified

Definition of edifiednext
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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  • The suburbs have also grown more diverse and educated over the past few decades, demographic shifts that may make Democrats more confident.
    Steve Peoples, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
  • In order to troubleshoot the problem, crews are also educated on different planes and their components, including how many engines the aircraft may have or how many exit doors there are.
    Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
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  • After visiting the museum, contemporary ceramicists working in the area created new pieces inspired by the forms and stories of these ancient works.
    Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Tsuyoshi Tahara founded the inaugural race in 2010 in Kyotanabe city, Kyoto prefecture – inspired by a childhood teacher who once scolded him for playing with an office chair.
    Trista Kurniawan, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026

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“Edified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edified. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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