edify — to instruct or enlighten someone morally or intellectually
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to instruct or enlighten someone morally or intellectually
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈedɪfaɪ/
Korean meaning: 도덕적으로나 지적으로 교화하다, 계몽하다
Korean pronunciation: 에-디-파이 (강세: 에)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's stories were meant to edify us, but we just thought they were hilarious lectures about avoiding boys.
- The museum's interactive exhibits are designed to edify visitors about ancient civilizations.
- He tried to edify his roommate about proper hygiene, but the message was lost somewhere between the dirty dishes and smelly socks.
edify
VERB//ˈedɪfaɪ//
to instruct or enlighten someone morally or intellectually
Teaching wisdom and moral enlightenment
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Edify to modify, then glorify!
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Origin
From Latin 'aedificare' meaning 'to build' or 'to construct,' composed of 'aedes' (building/house) and 'facere' (to make). The word evolved to mean 'to build up' mentally or morally, hence to instruct or enlighten.
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“My grandmother's stories were meant to edify us, but we just thought they were hilarious lectures about avoiding boys.”
“The museum's interactive exhibits are designed to edify visitors about ancient civilizations.”
“He tried to edify his roommate about proper hygiene, but the message was lost somewhere between the dirty dishes and smelly socks.”
“Reading classic literature can edify young minds and broaden their perspectives.”
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