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edify

/ˈɛdɪfaɪ/ verb · British & US
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What does edify mean?

verb

To instruct or improve someone's knowledge or character; to build or strengthen something, such as a person's confidence or a structure.

Example

"The teacher's lectures were designed to edify her students and prepare them for the exam."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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