Synonyms for
Educate
Definition
To teach or instruct someone in a particular subject or skill.
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- educate the public
- educate children
- educate yourself
- educate someone about
- educate on the importance
- educate for life
- further educate
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Usage note
While 'educate' can sometimes imply formal schooling, it broadly means to impart knowledge or skills. Be mindful of the context, as 'indoctrinate' can carry negative connotations of biased teaching.
Example sentences
- The parents educate their children at home.
- The school's mission is to educate future leaders.
- The museum offers programs to educate visitors about art.
- She decided to educate herself by reading books on the subject.
- The government should educate the public about the importance of recycling.
Quotes
The most important thing that parents can teach their children is how to get along without them. - Frank A. Clark
Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself. - John Dewey
The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education. - Martin Luther King Jr.