Synonyms for

Educating

Verb / ˈedʒʌˌkeɪtɪŋ / / ˈedʒju:ˌkeɪtɪŋ / Another word for educating — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The process of teaching or learning in a formal or structured setting.

Synonyms & similar words

prepare civilise civilize educate school develop cultivate train teaching instructing training coaching guiding enlightening informing cultivating developing indoctrinating uplifting edifying disciplining schooling tutoring lessoning lessonizing preparing drilling nurturing

Synonyms by register

Formal

instructing indoctrinating enlightening informing

Informal

teaching coaching tutoring schooling

Literary

imparting knowledge cultivating minds nurturing intellect

Antonyms

ignoring neglecting hindering stunting misinforming confusing

Common collocations

  • educating the public
  • educating children
  • educating employees
  • educating voters
  • educating yourself
  • educating the next generation
  • educating for life

Word family

noun education
verb educate
adjective educational
adverb educationally

Usage note

While 'educating' implies imparting knowledge and skills, it can sometimes carry a connotation of imposing a particular viewpoint, especially in formal contexts. 'Teaching' is a more common and neutral synonym.

Example sentences

  1. The school is educating children about the environment.
  2. My parents are educating me on how to manage my money.
  3. The museum is educating visitors about the history of the city.
  4. The program is educating adults on how to speak a new language.
  5. The conference is educating attendees on the latest technology.

Quotes

  • Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself. - John Dewey
  • The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet. - Aristotle
  • 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.

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