to develop the faculties and powers of (a person) by teaching, instruction, or schooling.

to qualify by instruction or training for a particular calling, practice, etc.; train

to educate someone for law.

to provide schooling or training for; send to school.

to develop or train (the ear, taste, etc.)

to educate one's palate to appreciate fine food.

to inform

to educate oneself about the best course of action.

to educate a person or group

A television program that educates can also entertain.

verb

learn

verb

brainwash * , brief , civilize , coach , cultivate , develop , discipline , drill , drum into , edify , enlighten , exercise , explain , foster , improve , indoctrinate , inform , instruct , let in on , mature , nurture , put hip , put through the grind , rear , school , show the ropes , train , tutor , teach , acquaint , advise , apprise , notify , tell