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as in teaches
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
a revered professor of astronomy who is credited with educating many of today's leading astronomers
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as in inspires
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
the belief that parents better educate their children by example than by sending them to Sunday school
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Recent Examples of educates
SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.
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Sahas Mehra,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
This surge is credited to Kiss the Ground's positive storytelling, which educates consumers on the benefits of RA.
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Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Eton College, located in the English county of Berkshire, educates boys aged 13 to 18 and accepts around 270 students per academic year.
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Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
The hall of fame, which honors aerospace pioneers and educates the public on American aviation history, is co-located with the National Museum of the United States Air Force.
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Randy Tucker,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Business for the Arts Broward educates the business community about the importance of our arts and cultural community and engages them in building connections among cultural vitality, creative success and economic development.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2026
The brainchild of Marie Emerson, who farms with her husband, Dell, at Wescogus Wild Blueberry, the center educates visitors about the fruit’s history.
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Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
Part of the Who HQ series, this book educates readers about LGBTQ+ activist Harvey Milk, the first openly gay politician elected in California.
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Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
Arsenal educates their players on the process and tries to use periods in players’ schedules where there is a natural break, if possible.
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Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Sahas Mehra,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
This surge is credited to Kiss the Ground's positive storytelling, which educates consumers on the benefits of RA.
—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Eton College, located in the English county of Berkshire, educates boys aged 13 to 18 and accepts around 270 students per academic year.
—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
The hall of fame, which honors aerospace pioneers and educates the public on American aviation history, is co-located with the National Museum of the United States Air Force.
—
Randy Tucker,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Business for the Arts Broward educates the business community about the importance of our arts and cultural community and engages them in building connections among cultural vitality, creative success and economic development.
—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2026
The brainchild of Marie Emerson, who farms with her husband, Dell, at Wescogus Wild Blueberry, the center educates visitors about the fruit’s history.
—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
Part of the Who HQ series, this book educates readers about LGBTQ+ activist Harvey Milk, the first openly gay politician elected in California.
—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
Arsenal educates their players on the process and tries to use periods in players’ schedules where there is a natural break, if possible.
—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for educates
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Cole teaches chemistry, serves as head advisor for the school’s Model United Nations program and is the head coach for the girls bowling team.
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This fun, beginner-friendly class teaches the fundamentals of Texas Hold’em, giving you the confidence to join a friendly game.
Verb
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Pay attention to who celebrates your growth, inspires you and supports your endeavors.
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.
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“Educates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educates. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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