/ej"oo kayt'/ , v. , educated, educating .
v.t.
1. to develop the faculties and powers of (a person) by teaching, instruction, or schooling.
2. to qualify by instruction or training for a particular calling, practice, etc.; train: to educate someone for law.
3. to provide schooling or training for; send to school.
4. to develop or train (the ear, taste, etc.): to educate one's palate to appreciate fine food.
5. to inform: to educate oneself about the best course of action.
v.i.
6. to educate a person or group: A television program that educates can also entertain.
[ 1580-90; educatus brought up, taught (ptp. of educare ), equiv. to e- E- + -duc- lead + -atus -ATE 1 ]
Syn. 1. instruct, school, drill, indoctrinate. See teach .