as in to educate
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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Many of those parents have grown cynical about politicians of all stripes, but now have hope that Trump will pursue policies that edify, rather than undermine, the nuclear family.
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Chad Williams, National Review, 30 Nov. 2024
The continued relevance of these debates – particularly in regard to Russia and Ukraine today – makes these books not only edifying but also timely.
—Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Oct. 2024
If handled properly, change can be a great opportunity to edify your team and give your managers the skills to become better leaders.
—Jane Sparrow, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
After an edifying decline, dog attacks on postal carriers are rising again, both in California and the nation, according to data wrangled from the Postal Service.
—Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 24 June 2024
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Chad Williams, National Review, 30 Nov. 2024
The continued relevance of these debates – particularly in regard to Russia and Ukraine today – makes these books not only edifying but also timely.
—Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Oct. 2024
If handled properly, change can be a great opportunity to edify your team and give your managers the skills to become better leaders.
—Jane Sparrow, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
After an edifying decline, dog attacks on postal carriers are rising again, both in California and the nation, according to data wrangled from the Postal Service.
—Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 24 June 2024
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“Edify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edify. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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