educate
ˈɛdʒəˌkeɪt
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Definition of educate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
educationprovide formal schooling to children or adults
  • The government aims to educate all children by 2030.
instruct school teach
2.
learning improvementhelp people learn skills or improve their thinking
  • Good teachers educate students for life.
cultivate edify enlighten
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Expressions with educate

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teach oneself without formal instruction
He managed to self-educate in multiple languages through books and practice.

Origin of educate

Latin, educare (to bring up)

Terms with educate included in their meaning

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educate
help someone reach a required level of knowledge
learning fun
activity for children to entertain or educate
educate
provide knowledge or skills
education
educate for a future role or function
educational
designed to educate or inform
PSAacr.
acr: public service announcement
message for public to inform or educate
educators
people skilled in a field who educate others
personal refinement
educate or refine someone culturally

Examples of educate in a sentence

  • Nonprofits work to educate adults in literacy programs.
  • Volunteers educate refugees in basic English and job skills.
  • Parents should educate children about online privacy risks.

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  1. French:éduquer, enseigner, ...
  2. German:bilden, erziehen, ...
  3. Italian:educare, insegnare, ...
  4. Spanish:educar, formar, ...
  5. Portuguese:educar, formar, ...
  6. Chinese:教育, 启迪, ...
  7. Japanese:教育する, 指導する, ...
  8. Arabic:عَلَّمَ, ثَقَّفَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְחַנֵּךְ, ...
  10. Russian:обучать, просвещать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:освічувати, виховувати, ...
  12. Hindi:शिक्षित करना, सिखाना, ...
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