verb

educate

to educate, to teach, to train

Schools educate children in many subjects.

Schools educate children in many subjects.

We must educate ourselves about the environment.

We must educate ourselves about the environment.

((sb.)) ((about/on sth.)) to teach (sb.) about (sth.) They educate students about history.

Synonyms: teach, instruct, train

From Latin 'educare' (to bring up), from 'e-' (out) + 'ducere' (to lead). Literally 'to lead out' potential.

Think of 'leading' someone 'out' of ignorance. The 'duc' part is also in 'conduct' and 'introduce'.

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