educate
Translation
to educate, to teach, to inform
Examples
The school aims to educate children for the future.
The school aims to educate children for the future.
We must educate people about the dangers of smoking.
We must educate people about the dangers of smoking.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to teach or train (sb.). The school aims to educate children for the future.
((sb.)) ((about/on sth.)) to give (sb.) information about (sth.). We must educate people about the dangers of smoking.
Similar Words
Synonyms: teach, instruct, train, inform
Etymology
From Latin 'educare' meaning 'to bring up, rear, educate', from 'e-' (out) + 'ducere' (to lead). The idea is to 'lead out' someone's potential.
Memory Tips
Think of 'leading' someone 'out' of ignorance. The 'duc' part is also in words like 'conduct' and 'produce'.