Kiingereza

educate

gb/ˈɛd͡ʒəkˌeɪt/ us/ˈɛd͡ʒəkˌeɪt/
A2 Kiingereza
~ 2400
Maana
maana 0
Kitenzi A2 action
1

Teach knowledge or skills

To teach someone so they can learn new facts or skills.

Muundo wa matumizi: to educate [someone] [in/about something]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'educate' with 'learn'. Remember: 'educate' is what a teacher does; 'learn' is what a student does.
Visawe
teach (A more general term, often used for giving lessons in any setting.) | instruct (More formal and often used in structured or technical contexts.)
Vinyume
misinform (To give someone false or incorrect information.) | ignore (To fail to provide knowledge or guidance.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
educate the public |educate children |educate students |educate yourself |educate about health
Mada
education |learning |teaching |core_vocabulary
Mifano
  • The program aims to educate children about healthy eating.
  • Teachers work hard to educate their students in math and science.
  • We need to educate the public about the dangers of smoking.
  • She was educated in a small rural school.
  • The campaign is designed to educate people on environmental issues.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
  • My teacher will educate us about history.
  • Parents should educate their children about safety.
  • The school will educate new students.
  • He wants to educate people about clean water.
  • They try to educate visitors about the rules.
Kitenzi B1 action
2

Develop mind or character

To help someone think better or become a better person through learning.

Muundo wa matumizi: to educate [someone] [to be/do something]
Visawe
cultivate (Focuses on gradual improvement of abilities or qualities.) | enlighten (Often implies giving deeper understanding or insight.)
Vinyume
corrupt (To cause moral decline instead of improvement.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
educate the mind |educate taste |educate judgment
Mada
education |personal development |core_vocabulary
Mifano
  • Travel can educate a person in ways that books cannot.
  • Good literature can educate our emotions as well as our minds.
  • Parents have a duty to educate their children to be respectful.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
  • Reading can educate your mind.
  • Travel can educate you about life.
  • Good movies can educate people about kindness.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
educate
IPA
GB/ˈɛd͡ʒəkˌeɪt/
US/ˈɛd͡ʒəkˌeɪt/
Silabi na mkazo
edu - cate (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (edu)
Maumbo ya neno
Verb
  • Base: educate
  • 3rd Person Singular: educates
  • Present Participle: educating
  • Past: educated
Familia ya neno
Forms
educates verb educating verb educated verb
Core family
education noun A2 educational adjective B1 educator noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
uneducated adjective B2
Advanced or less common
educationally adverb B2
Semi

educate oneself

1
/ˈɛd͡ʒəkˌeɪt wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase

Learn by oneself

To get knowledge or skills by reading, studying, or practicing without being directly taught by someone else.

Mifano
  • She educated herself by reading hundreds of books.
  • With the internet, it's easier than ever to educate oneself on any topic.

educate the public

1
/ˈɛd͡ʒəkˌeɪt ðə pˈʌblɪk/
fixed phrase

Inform the general public

To give information to many people so they understand an important subject.

Mifano
  • The charity works to educate the public about child safety.
  • We must educate the public on how to prepare for emergencies.

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