Synonyms of educating

educating

verb

present participle of educate

1

as in teaching

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• teaching
• schooling
• instructing
• training
• indoctrinating
• tutoring
• guiding
• informing
• lecturing
• coaching
• preparing
• lessoning
• mentoring
• preaching
• introducing
• instilling
• leading
• inculcating
• priming
• grounding
• drilling
• showing
• familiarizing
• enlightening
• moralizing
• directing
• implanting
• homeschooling
• rearing
• edifying
• catechizing
• qualifying
• retraining
• reeducating
• habilitating
• initiating
• imparting (to)
• fitting
• briefing
• versing
• reteaching
• reschooling

2

as in inspiring

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inspiring
• enriching
• transforming
• nurturing
• enlightening
• edifying
• illuminating
• illumining
• uplifting
• improving
• elevating
• lifting
• ennobling
• illuming
• bettering
• regenerating
• exalting
• renewing
• ensouling
• transfiguring
• glorifying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• confusing
• puzzling
• perplexing
• obscuring
• darkening
• clouding
• beclouding

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of educating

Shaw University played an important role in the Civil Rights era, educating many of the leaders who shaped the movement. — Yonat Shimron, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Doulas sought to empower women by educating them about childbirth, and by providing physical and emotional support before, during, and after that transformative event. — Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

Universities would perform research while educating future scientists and engineers. — H. Christopher Frey, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026

Their property taxes simply cover the cost of educating their kids. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Growing up in a very pro-Israel home guided me toward dedicating my life to educating kids and adults about Israel and the importance of supporting its various institutions. — Roni Raab, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026

Aside from educating and gaining access within the industry, Eli Lilly has also stepped up its efforts on the consumer awareness front. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

Over the last few years, the UC system has been under immense pressure to reaffirm its commitment to educating the residents of the state. — Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

The company heavily emphasizes one-on-one communication starting at the initial consultation, educating customers and sharing clear next steps throughout the process. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026