educate

Everyday

1. To teach someone over a long time, especially at school, college or university. tree →
2. To give people information so they understand something better, such as about health or safety. tree →
3. (passive) «Be educated at» a school means you went to school there. tree →

In the lessons

In school and everyday life, parents and teachers educate children; campaigns educate people about road safety or recycling. In stories and history, being educated could change someone's life, and in the past many children, especially girls, were not educated. Phrases: «educate people about», «well educated», «educated guess».

Examples

• Teachers educate children to read and write. tree →
• The poster educates people about recycling. tree →
• She was educated at a small village school. tree →
• In the past, many girls were not educated at all. tree →
• We want to educate our friends about online safety. tree →
• Make an educated guess if you are not sure. tree →
• When Amphitryon heard the noble destiny which awaited the child intrusted to his care, he resolved to educate him in a manner worthy of his future career. tree →

Note

Regular verb. Noun: education; adjective: educational. «An educated guess» means a guess based on what you know. Pronounced «ED-yoo-kate» or «EJ-oo-kate».