Edify
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɛdɪfaɪ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Edify is a verb meaning (transitive) To instruct or improve morally or intellectually.
Meaning
(transitive) To instruct or improve morally or intellectually.
More Meanings
- (archaic) To build, construct.
Example Sentences
frustrate the best endeavours in the edifying of the church
That they ought to edify one another by maintaining and promoting the knowledge of truth.
That Castle was most goodly edifyde, / And plaste for pleasure nigh that forrest syde […]
January 23, 1783, Edward Gibbon, letter to Dr. Priestley It does not appear probable that our dispute [about miracles] would either edify or enlighten the public.
Word Forms
- edifies
- edifying
- edified
Synonyms for edify
Depending on context, synonyms include enlighten.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include enlighten, build, uplift, instruct, reedify, build up.
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