educate

verb
UK: /ˈedʒʊkeɪt/
US: /ˈedʒʊkeɪt/

  1. To teach someone, especially in a school or college.

    1. Schools educate children for their future jobs.
    2. The museum's goal is to educate the public about the importance of art.

  2. To give someone information about a particular subject or situation.

    1. I want to educate myself about healthy eating.
    2. The documentary aims to educate viewers on the dangers of climate change.

Synonyms

inform instruct enlighten train teach
educate adjective

  1. Having received an education; knowledgeable.

    1. She is an educated woman with good job.
    2. Educated people often have broader perspectives on complex issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "educate" in English means: To teach someone, especially in a school or college., To give someone information about a particular subject or situation..

The phonetic transcription of "educate" is /ˈedʒʊkeɪt/ in British English and /ˈedʒʊkeɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "educate": inform, instruct, enlighten, train, teach.

Example usage of "educate": "Schools educate children for their future jobs.". More examples on the page.