ˈedju:keɪt 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. øøeducable adj. educability n. educatable adj. educative adj. educator n. [L educare educat-, rel. to educere EDUCE]