teach, instruct, educate, train, discipline, school mean to cause to acquire knowledge or skill. teach applies to any manner of imparting information or skill so that others may learn.

EDUCATE definition: 1. to teach someone, especially using the formal system of school, college, or university: 2. to…. Learn more.

EDUCATE definition: to develop the faculties and powers of (a person) by teaching, instruction, or schooling. See examples of educate used in a sentence.

To provide with knowledge or training in a particular area or for a particular purpose: decided to educate herself in foreign languages; entered a seminary to be educated for the priesthood.

Definition of educate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

When someone, especially a child, is educated, he or she is taught at a school or college.

Educate definition: To develop the mental, moral, or social capabilities of, especially by schooling or instruction.

EDUCATE meaning: 1 : to teach (someone) especially in a school, college, or university often used as (be) educated; 2 : to give (someone) information about something to train (someone) …

There are 12 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb educate, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Education to develop or train (the ear, taste, etc.): to educate one's palate to appreciate fine food. Education to inform: to educate oneself about the best course of action.