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educated

v.
B1 Intermediate Oxford US //ˈɛdʒəˌkeɪtɪd// UK //ˈɛdʒuːkˌeɪtɪd// ed·u·cat·ed General-service

v. to teach someone at a school or university so they gain knowledge and skills. It often means helping someone develop their mind or character over a long time.

v. to provide schooling or formal instruction; to develop the mental or moral faculties of a person through a systematic curriculum. Transitive in most contexts.


SIMPLE

The local school educated hundreds of children last year.

CONTEXTUAL

She was educated at a small private college before moving abroad to start her career in finance.

COMPLEX

The foundation aims to ensure that every child in the region is educated to a standard that allows for full participation in the modern economy.

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The verb is transitive and requires a direct object. It is frequently used in the passive voice when discussing a person's schooling history.

Pitfall

She was educated in HarvardShe was educated at HarvardWhen referring to a specific institution, the preposition 'at' is preferred over 'in'.

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