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educating

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɛdʒəˌkeɪtɪŋ// UK //ˈɛdʒuːkˌeɪtɪŋ// ed·u·cat·ing

v. to teach someone new information or skills, usually in a school or university. It is the process of helping someone learn and develop their mind.

v. to provide systematic instruction or training to a person, typically within an institutional framework. Often implies a long-term process of intellectual or moral development.


SIMPLE

The school is educating children about the environment.

CONTEXTUAL

The charity focuses on educating young women in rural areas to help them find better jobs.

COMPLEX

Educating the public on the nuances of fiscal policy requires a careful balance between simplifying complex data and maintaining the integrity of the economic theory.

Synonyms
Usage

Transitive verb; requires a direct object representing the person or group being taught.

Pitfall

He is educating at the university.He is teaching at the university.Learners often use 'educate' when they mean the professional act of 'teaching'. 'Educate' focuses on the development of the student, while 'teach' focuses on the job or the specific lesson.

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