edify
/ˈɛdɪfaɪ/
ed · i · fy
ˈɛd · ɪ · faɪ
English Definition
v. to instruct or improve morally or intellectually
Significado en Español
edificar, instruir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
giáo dục, khai sáng
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ed(out)+ify(make) → Develop outward → edify, enlighten.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is the best synonym for “edify” as used in the sentence: “The author”s intention was to edify her readers with the new book''?
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A
confuse
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B
entertain
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C
educate
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D
ignore
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C — educate.
“edify” means v. to instruct or improve morally or intellectually
Common questions about “edify”
What does “edify” mean?
edify — v. to instruct or improve morally or intellectually. In Chinese: 启发，教化.
How do you pronounce “edify”?
edify is pronounced /ˈɛdɪfaɪ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ed · i · fy.
Is “edify” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. edify appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “edify”?
ed(out)+ify(make) → Develop outward → edify, enlighten.
