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educate

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /ˈɛdʒʊkeɪt/

KK: /ˈɛdʒʊˌkeɪt/

intransitive verb
Definition

To teach someone or provide them with knowledge or skills.


Example

Teachers work hard to educate their students every day.


Tense Forms

Past: educated

Past Participle: educated


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about how we can educate others in our community?
Sloth B
Yeah, I think it’s really important to share knowledge and skills.
Sloth A
Exactly! I believe we should organize workshops to educate people about different topics.
Sloth B
That sounds like a great idea — it would really help everyone grow.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
instruct
train
inform
Antonyms
mislead
ignore
neglect
transitive verb
Definition

To teach someone or provide them with knowledge or skills in a particular subject or area.


Example

The school aims to educate children about the importance of environmental conservation.


Tense Forms

Past: educated

Past Participle: educated


Conversation
Sloth A
I think it's important to educate ourselves about different cultures.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It really helps us understand each other better.
Sloth A
Yeah, I want to educate myself more on this topic before traveling.
Root Explanation

Educate → It is formed from "e-" (meaning out) and "ducere" (meaning to lead). The word "educate" means to lead someone out of ignorance or to bring forth knowledge.

Memory Tip

Think of leading someone 'out' ('e-') to gain knowledge — that's why educate means to teach or bring forth learning.

Visually Confused Words
uneducate
coeducate
ducat
uneducated
miseducate
edulcorate
diseducate
medicate
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Sloth B
That's a great idea! It will make your trip so much more enriching.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
teach
instruct
train
Antonyms
mislead
ignore
neglect