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English verb: edify

1. edify (communication) make understand


SamplesCan you enlighten me--I don't understand this proposal.


ExamplesThe performance is likely to edify Sue


Synonymsenlighten


Pattern of useSomebody ----s somebody.
Something ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)instruct, learn, teach









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