EDIFY


Meaning of EDIFY in English

[ 'ɛdɪfʌɪ ]

■ verb ( edifies , ~ing , edified ) formal instruct or improve morally or intellectually.

Derivatives

edification noun

Origin

ME: from OFr. edifier , from L. aedificare 'build', from aedis 'dwelling' + facere 'make' (cf. edifice ).

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