edify
/ˈɛdɪfaɪ/
Group 9Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To instruct or benefit, especially morally or spiritually GRE
Example in Context
The lecture series was designed to edify the public on matters of civic importance that received inadequate attention in mainstream media.
Synonyms
teachenlighteneducate
Etymology
From Latin, meaning to build up morally or intellectually.
- aedificare (Latin) — to build
Memory Aid
📚Sounds like “edify”
Reading a book about unicorns EDIFIES my mind, raising it to a magical level!
Visual Association
🏗️A towering library being built, each book adding to its height of knowledge.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “edify” mean on the GRE?
edify (verb) means “To instruct or benefit, especially morally or spiritually”. The lecture series was designed to edify the public on matters of civic importance that received inadequate attention in mainstream media.
How to remember “edify” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “edify” sounds like “edify”. Reading a book about unicorns EDIFIES my mind, raising it to a magical level!
What are synonyms for “edify”?
Common synonyms: teach, enlighten, educate.