1 give intellectual, moral, and social instruction to (a pupil, esp. a child), esp. as a formal and prolonged process.
2 provide education for.
3 (often foll. by in, or to + infin.) train or instruct for a particular purpose.
4 advise; give information to.
Derivatives:
educable adj. educability n. educatable adj. educative adj. educator n.
Etymology: L educare educat-, rel. to educere EDUCE
Useful english dictionary. 2012.