as in educated
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
a family-oriented show that tried to edify the television audience as well as entertain it
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Recent Examples of edified
Both haven’t really edified him, at this point.
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Alison Herman,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2026
Again, as a parent, we’re edified to hear this — though a 700-calorie lunch is beyond the target for my high school freshman and her Ozempic journey.
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Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Alison Herman,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2026
Again, as a parent, we’re edified to hear this — though a 700-calorie lunch is beyond the target for my high school freshman and her Ozempic journey.
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Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edified
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Its young people are increasingly educated and ambitious but many are frustrated over fierce competition for limited jobs.
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Recognizing her extraordinary intellect, the Wheatley family educated her, and by age 20 her poetry had earned publication in London.
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Ahead, shop more Quince clothing inspired by Shields and Henchy.
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It’s inspired by flight, with soaring, winged architecture that echoes the spirit of travel.
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“Edified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edified. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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