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edify
Edify (verb) means to physically build or construct something.
verb
1
To physically build or construct something.
2
To teach or improve someone, especially in a moral or intellectual way.
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Etymology
Came from Old French edifier ("to build, to edify"), which developed from Latin aedificare ("build").
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What is the meaning of edify?
"edify" (verb) means to physically build or construct something.
What is another word for edify?
Other words for "edify" include enlighten.
What is the opposite of edify?
Opposites of "edify" include bewilder, mislead, misinform.
What are the different meanings of edify?
"edify" has 2 main meanings: 1. To physically build or construct something; 2. To teach or improve someone, especially in a moral or intellectual way.
