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edify

[ed-uh-fahy] / ˈɛd əˌfaɪ /
VERB
instruct
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


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But that’s partly why he’s there: to expand and edify their thinking, which he attempts to do gently and judiciously.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2023

Finding the least taxing way to activate your inner circle could gratify — and edify — all involved, and restore a sense of control over your own well-being.

From Washington Post • Dec. 21, 2022

Presumably most of the purchasers of these books are parents, schools and libraries seeking to edify the youth — though certainly many kids adore reading about history and horror.

From New York Times • Jul. 8, 2021

One story, The Millionaire, describes a disgraced man who undergoes ritual humiliation to edify people who want to witness “the version of the world you believe in”.

From The Guardian • Feb. 14, 2020

When I have passed away and can no longer address you and edify your minds with religious discourse, select from among you men of good family and education to preach the truth in my stead.

From The Gospel of Buddha Compiled from Ancient Records by Paul Carus by Carus, Paul




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