educate (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈedʒ.ʊ.keɪt/
Definition
To teach someone a subject or skill, or to provide knowledge and understanding.
Examples
The program aims to educate children about the importance of recycling.
She was educated at a prestigious boarding school.
It is the duty of parents to educate their children.
How to Use educate
- educate someone about something (prepositional phrase)
- To teach someone information or understanding regarding a specific topic. — "The museum educates visitors about ancient civilizations."
- educate someone in something (prepositional phrase)
- To teach someone a particular subject or skill. — "He was educated in law at Oxford."
- be educated (collocation)
- To have received formal schooling or training. — "She was educated in England and France."
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