Definition of Edify

1. Verb. Make understand. "The performance is likely to edify Sue"; "Can you enlighten me--I don't understand this proposal"

Exact synonyms: Enlighten
Generic synonyms: Instruct, Learn, Teach
Derivative terms: Edification, Enlightenment

Definition of Edify

1. v. i. To build; to construct.

2. v. i. To improve.

Definition of Edify

1. Verb. (rare) To build, construct. ¹

2. Verb. (transitive) To instruct or improve morally or intellectually. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Edify

1. to enlighten [v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES] - See also: enlighten

Lexicographical Neighbors of Edify

edificant
edification
edifications
edificator
edificators
edificatory
edifice
edifices
edificial
edified
edifier
edifiers
edifies
edifiest
edifieth
edify (current term)
edifying
edifyingly
edile
ediles
edileship
edileships
edingtonite
edingtonites
edisonade
edisonades
edisylate
edisylates
edit
edit conflict

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