Educate

usgb/ˈedʒukeɪt/
verb

To give knowledge or training to someone, especially a child at school.

She educates her kids at home instead of sending them to school.
Visual representation of "educate" - To give knowledge or training to someone, especially a child at school.

Often appears as...

  • educate oneself
  • educate the public
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Child-Focused Education

This sense of 'educate' often pertains to formal schooling and curriculum structured for young minds.

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Many countries make it mandatory to educate children until a certain age.
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Personal Involvement

The word 'educate' can imply personal or parental involvement in the learning process.

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Parents often take extra steps to educate their children on cultural values.
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