Definitions for educate

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educate ed·u·cate

Spelling: [ej-oo-keyt]

IPA: /ˈɛdʒ ʊˌkeɪt/

Educate is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 131 anagrams from letters in educate (acdeetu).

Definitions for educate

verb (used with object)

1. to develop the faculties and powers of (a person) by teaching, instruction, or schooling. Synonyms: instruct, school, drill, indoctrinate.
2. to qualify by instruction or training for a particular calling, practice, etc.; train:
3. to provide schooling or training for; send to school.
4. to develop or train (the ear, taste, etc.):
5. to inform:

verb (used without object)

1. to educate a person or group:

Origin of educate

1580-90; Latin ēducātus brought up, taught (past participle of ēducāre), equivalent to ē- e-¹ + -duc- lead + -ātus Examples for educate

The fliers, Ancona explained, are meant to educate people on what rights they legally have to use lethal force in self-defense.

But do you wish to live for the sake of your children, that you may rear and educate them?

Basil Kendall was well educated, and had done what he could to educate his children.

Megatron took it upon herself to educate her own kids before they were introduced to sex at school.

He believed that he was chosen by God to educate, guide and discipline the German people.

We were able, hopefully, to educate those policy makers… As of December of this year, cooler heads have prevailed.

But then again, when I contemplate any of those who pretend to educate others, I am amazed.

One reason given for the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan was to educate girls.

When Emmanuel came he tried to educate us, telling us you have to stop killing, destroying, being corrupted.

Why, then, did the Great Teacher not educate His followers fully?