Educate
/ˈɛdʒ.ʊ.keɪt/noun
To provide intellectual, moral, or social instruction to someone.
Did you know?The concept of education as 'leading out' suggests that true learning is about uncovering knowledge rather than merely filling minds with facts, echoing ancient philosophical traditions.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*deuk-
“to lead, bring”
Latin
Latin
educare
“to rear, bring up, or lead out”
Latin
Latin
educatus
“brought up, raised, or educated”
Old French
Old French
educer
“to lead out, bring up, or educate”
Early Modern English
English
educate
“to bring up, rear, or instruct formally in learning”
Modern English
English
educate
“to provide formal instruction or training”