ed·u·cate verb ˈe-jə-ˌkāt ed·u·cat·eded·u·cat·ing Definition of EDUCATE transitive verb 1 a : to provide schooling for b : to train by formal instruction and supervised practice especially in a skill, trade, or profession 2 a : to develop mentally, morally, or aesthetically especially by instruction b : to provide with information : inform 3 : to persuade or condition to feel, believe, or act in a desired way intransitive verb : to educate a person or thing See educate defined for English-language learners » See educate defined for kids » Examples of EDUCATE Parents trust schools to educate their children. The job of our public schools is to educate. Origin of EDUCATE Middle English, to rear, from Latin educatus, past participle of educare to rear, educate, from educere to lead forth — more at educe First Known Use: 15th century Related to EDUCATE Synonyms teach, indoctrinate, instruct, lesson, school, train, tutor Related Words coach, mentor; drill, fit, ground, habilitate, prepare, prime, qualify; direct, guide, lead, rear; catechize, lecture, moralize, preach; implant, inculcate, instill (also instil); homeschool; edify, enlighten; brief, familiarize, impart (to), inform, verse; initiate, introduce, show; reeducate, reschool, reteach, retrain
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