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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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Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 27 Feb. 2026
Davis’ decisions impact the future of the top public university, which educates 55,000 students annually and employs 20,000 people.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
To help improve the way a teacher educates, the teacher must trust you — something the coaches worry is at risk under the district's budget cuts.
—Kathryn Muchnick, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
The Alzheimer’s Association educates the public that finding Alzheimer’s disease early is key to getting them information, care and support quickly.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
California educates a disproportionate share of children experiencing housing insecurity.
—Jill Stegman, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 27 Feb. 2026
Davis’ decisions impact the future of the top public university, which educates 55,000 students annually and employs 20,000 people.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
To help improve the way a teacher educates, the teacher must trust you — something the coaches worry is at risk under the district's budget cuts.
—Kathryn Muchnick, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
The Alzheimer’s Association educates the public that finding Alzheimer’s disease early is key to getting them information, care and support quickly.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
California educates a disproportionate share of children experiencing housing insecurity.
—Jill Stegman, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for educates
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Brownell also gives a special shout out to Baduza, who improvised the moment during the celebration where Michaela teaches everyone how to perform the stag dance.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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An afternoon session, also $1,399, teaches how to administer a fat-dissolving injection called Kybella.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
24 Feb. 2026
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Richard’s commitment to empowering the next generation reflects the heart of our mission — and inspires the entire FIT community.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Educates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educates. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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