edify

Meanings

• Verb

  To instruct or inform someone in a detailed and thorough way; to educate or enlighten.

  - "The teacher edified her students about the importance of reading."
  - "The article edified me on the latest scientific discoveries."

• To provide information or knowledge that is helpful, informative, and enlightening.

  - "The book edifies readers on various aspects of spiritual growth."
  - "The speech edified the audience on the importance of social justice."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɛdɪfaɪ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=94707885"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with edify
define , refine , constrain , maintain

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Variants

List of all variants of edify that leads to same result
edified , edifies , edify , edifying

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Forms

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edifies, edified, edifying

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'edify' comes from the Latin word 'aedificare', which means 'to build'. It was originally used in the context of building or constructing something, but its meaning has evolved over time to include the idea of providing knowledge or information.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'edify' is often used interchangeably with the word 'enlighten'.

2. The word 'edify' is pronounced the same way in English, French, and Spanish, but it has different meanings in each language.

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Related Concepts

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1. enlightenment: A philosophical concept that emphasizes the importance of individual reason and the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom.

2. education: The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, typically at a school or university.

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Culture

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The word 'edify' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in religious and philosophical texts. It has also been used in art and music to represent the idea of enlightenment or knowledge.

How to Memorize "edify"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a teacher instructing her students in a well-lit classroom.
   - Visualize a book filled with knowledge and wisdom.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'edify' with the idea of building a foundation of knowledge.
   - Think of the word 'enlightenment' when you see or hear the word 'edify'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'edify' as 'educate' + 'ify', where 'ify' represents the idea of making something better or more enlightened.

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