B1verb 1K

Educate

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈedʒukeɪt/","/ˈedʒukeɪts/","/ˈedʒukeɪtɪd/","/ˈedʒukeɪtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈedʒukeɪt/","/ˈedʒukeɪts/","/ˈedʒukeɪtɪd/","/ˈedʒukeɪtɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Educate

to teach somebody over a period of time at a school, university, etc.

In simple words: to teach someone about something

Educate in a sentence

• She was educated in the US.
• All their children have been educated privately.
• He was educated at his local comprehensive school and then at Oxford.
• He believed the BBC's purpose was ‘to inform, educate and entertain’.
• The industry wants to **educate the public**, but not cause undue concern.
• Children need to be educated on the dangers of drug-taking.
• an effort to educate consumers about the importance of long-term saving from an early age
• The campaign is intended to educate people to respect the environment.
• We must educate people into recycling more of their rubbish.
• We recognize the need to educate doctors on how to deal with these patients.

How to use Educate

Use 'educate' when referring to formal teaching. Avoid in very casual settings; often used when discussing teaching in schools or providing information.

Grammar pattern

educate + object

Memory hint

Think of 'educate' as 'EDUcation' + 'ate' – feeding your mind!

Related words

Collocations with Educate

• educate the public
• educate yourself
• educate children
• well-educated
• formally educated

Synonyms for Educate

• instruct
• teach
• train
• inform
• enlighten

Opposites of Educate

• ignorance
• misinform
• unlearn

Common mistakes with Educate

• Confused with 'educational', using it in the wrong context.
• Using it as a noun instead of a verb.
• Incorrectly using it for informal learning situations.

Frequently asked questions about Educate

What does Educate mean?

to teach someone about something

What is the definition of Educate?

to teach somebody over a period of time at a school, university, etc.

How do you use Educate in a sentence?

She was educated in the US.

Can you give another example of Educate?

All their children have been educated privately.

What are synonyms for Educate?

Common alternatives include instruct, teach, train, inform, enlighten.

What is the opposite of Educate?

Opposite meanings include ignorance, misinform, unlearn.

What words go with Educate?

It commonly pairs with educate the public, educate yourself, educate children, well-educated, formally educated.

What are common mistakes when using Educate?

Confused with 'educational', using it in the wrong context. Using it as a noun instead of a verb. Incorrectly using it for informal learning situations.

How do you pronounce Educate?

US: /["/ˈedʒukeɪt/","/ˈedʒukeɪts/","/ˈedʒukeɪtɪd/","/ˈedʒukeɪtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈedʒukeɪt/","/ˈedʒukeɪts/","/ˈedʒukeɪtɪd/","/ˈedʒukeɪtɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Educate?

Use 'educate' when referring to formal teaching. Avoid in very casual settings; often used when discussing teaching in schools or providing information.

What CEFR level is Educate?

"Educate" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.