educate

2 definitions • 5 examples

to teach someone, especially using the formal system of school, college, or university:

The form says he was educated in Africa.

How much does it cost to educate a child privately?

educate someone about something The government say they are trying to do more to educate the public about the consequences of drug abuse.

to teach someone, esp. in the formal system of schools:

His application form says he was educated in Germany.

It’s every citizen’s responsibility to be educated about his or her rights.