educate
11 synonyms for educate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To teach or train someone, giving them knowledge or skills.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use educate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
educate the public
educate children
educate yourself
Etymology
From Latin educare ("to bring up, train, rear"), related to educere ("to lead out").
Full origin of educate →Frequently asked questions
What does “educate” mean?
The word “educate” means to teach or train someone, giving them knowledge or skills. In plain terms, to teach someone, giving them knowledge or training.
How do you pronounce “educate”?
“Educate” is pronounced EHJ-uu-kayt (/ˈɛd͡ʒ.əˌkeɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “educate” in a sentence?
Here is “educate” used in a sentence: “The charity aims to educate farmers about sustainable irrigation.”
What part of speech is “educate”?
“Educate” is a verb.
Where does the word “educate” come from?
The word “educate” comes from Latin. From Latin educare ("to bring up, train, rear"), related to educere ("to lead out").
Is “educate” a common word?
“Educate” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between 'educate' and 'teach'?
To teach is to pass on specific knowledge or skills, often a particular subject or lesson. To educate is broader, covering the whole process of developing a person's knowledge, understanding, and abilities over time.
What is the difference between 'educate' and 'train'?
Training focuses on specific, practical skills needed for a task or job. Educating is wider, aiming to build general knowledge and understanding rather than one particular skill.
What preposition is used with 'educate'?
You educate someone 'about,' 'in,' or 'on' a subject, as in 'educate people about health' or 'educated in law.' The person being taught is the direct object, as in 'educate students.'
What is the difference between 'educate' and 'inform'?
To inform is simply to give someone facts or news. To educate goes further, helping someone understand and use knowledge or skills, not just receive information.
