edified

verb

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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edified
  1. educated
  2. inspired
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  • In early May, Israel demolished a convent and a Catholic school that had educated Christians and Muslims for the last five decades.
    — Jane Arraf, NPR, 26 July 2026
  • Its inhabitants remain largely indifferent to the independence movement; village elders reason that freedom will benefit the educated while cultivators will merely exchange one set of masters for another.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
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  • Redelinghuys said Umzi’s executive Chef Mensah Thompson is excited to bring South African cuisine and menu items inspired from other African countries.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
  • The Larchmont restaurant is named for Rosenthal’s parents and has earned raves — and inspired long lines — for its comfort food and warm atmosphere.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 24 July 2026
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