American English
/ˈɛ.ʤəˌkeɪt̚/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
to teach someone so they gain knowledge or skills
“Educate” is usually pronounced /ˈɛ.ʤəˌkeɪt̚/. Some speakers use /ˈɛ.ʤʊˌkeɪt̚/ instead.
to teach someone so they gain knowledge or skills
The program educates young people in basic financial skills.
The school educates children from age five to eighteen.
Educate is often more formal than teach. For a class or a specific skill, teach usually sounds more natural.
educate children · educate students · educate future generations
educate + someone
educate + someone + in + a subject
to give someone useful information about a subject so they understand it better or make better decisions
The campaign educates the public about skin cancer.
Doctors should educate patients about the risks.
educate the public · educate consumers · educate patients about health risks
educate + someone + about + something
educate + yourself + about + something
to learn about a subject on your own
Educate yourself about the rules before you sign.