as in to educate
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 edify Park districts should be overwhelmed with opportunities for young people, whether meaningful and edifying summer jobs or recreational activities that foster community and belonging. Otis Moss Iii, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025 The pair spectacularly fell out at the back end of last year, amid a series of less than edifying verbal jousts. Dan Cancian, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025 The much-in-vogue hybrid mode proves more cryptic than edifying this time around. Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025 Defeats can be at least as edifying and invigorating as successes. Henri J. Barkey, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2019 See All Example Sentences for edify
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  • At first, the state regulators tried various strategies to educate customers about the addictive nature of gambling, as well as the financial risks.
    Karen Brown, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Local officials, as well as nonprofit and community groups, are also making efforts to educate residents about their rights and keep them informed about the imminent federal operation.
    Connor Greene, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
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  • The show gave local independent musicians exposure on its soundtrack, increased the popularity of venues like The Bluebird Cafe, inspired cast tours and years later, sparked reunion tours.
    Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Trailers showing Erivo in full green-skinned Elphaba costume and Grande decked out in a sparkly pink G(a)linda gown have surely inspired new and old fans alike.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025

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“Edify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edify. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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