1. To develop the innate capacities of, especially by schooling or instruction. See synonyms at teach. 2. To provide with knowledge or training in a particular area or for a particular purpose: decided to educate herself in foreign languages; entered a seminary to be educated for the priesthood.3a. To provide with information; inform: a campaign that educated the public about the dangers of smoking.b. To bring to an understanding or acceptance: hoped to educate the voters to the need for increased spending on public schools.4. To stimulate or develop the mental or moral growth of. 5. To develop or refine (one's taste or appreciation, for example).
INTRANSITIVE VERB:
To teach or instruct a person or group.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English educaten, from Latin ducre, ductus. See deuk- in Appendix I.
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