单词 | educate |
释义 | educate /ej"oo kayt'/, v. , educated, educating. v.t. 1. to develop the faculties and powers of (a person) by teaching, instruction, or schooling. 2. to qualify by instruction or training for a particular calling, practice, etc.; train: to educate someone for law. 3. to provide schooling or training for; send to school. 4. to develop or train (the ear, taste, etc.): to educate one's palate to appreciate fine food. 5. to inform: to educate oneself about the best course of action. v.i. 6. to educate a person or group: A television program that educates can also entertain. [1580-90; < L educatus brought up, taught (ptp. of educare), equiv. to e- E- + -duc- lead + -atus -ATE1] Syn. 1. instruct, school, drill, indoctrinate. See teach. |
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