v.tr. (also absol.) 1 give intellectual, moral, and social instruction to (a pupil, esp. a child), esp. as a formal and prolonged process. 2 provide education for. 3 (often foll. by in, or to + infin.) train or instruct for a particular purpose. 4 advise; give information to. educable adj. educability n. educatable adj. educative adj. educator n.
[ L educare educat-, rel. to educere EDUCE ]