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edify

Edify (verb) means to build, construct.

verb
1
To build, construct.
2
To instruct or improve morally or intellectually.
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Etymology

From Old French edifier (“to build, to edify”), from Latin aedificare (“build”).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of edify?

"edify" (verb) means to build, construct.

What are the different meanings of edify?

"edify" has 2 main meanings: 1. To build, construct; 2. To instruct or improve morally or intellectually.

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