as in educates
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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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2026
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In 2019, the New York City Department of Education, which educates 900,000 children across some 1,600 schools, held a mandatory anti-bias training for all administrators.— Steven F. Wilson, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.— Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 21 Apr. 2026
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Paul Revere’s ride inspires us to rally behind a cause like helping war victims and to spread the word to ignite action.— William Lambers, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
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