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Edify

Definition:

Verb

To instruct or improve someone intellectually or morally.

Sense 1:

To teach or enlighten through education or knowledge.

Example sentence:

Attending the seminar on climate change will edify you about the environmental challenges we face.

Sense 2:

To uplift or inspire someone, often in a moral or spiritual sense.

Example sentence:

The motivational speaker's powerful words of encouragement were able to edify the audience.

Sense 3:

To build up or improve a person's character or moral fiber.

Example sentence:

Reading inspiring books can edify individuals and help them develop empathy towards others.

Sense 4:

To support or strengthen someone's faith or belief system.

Example sentence:

The religious leader's sermons aim to edify the congregation by deepening their understanding of spiritual principles.

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