EDIFY Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

edify

verb

ˈe-də-ˌfī

as in to educate

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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Recent Examples of edify While looking for someone qualified to replace Ware’s high vocals, Oakey serendipitously found the magic combination that would edify the act through today. —

Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 28 May 2026 Both haven’t really edified him, at this point. —

Alison Herman, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026 Not every scare serves to scar — some can even edify. —

Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025 Again, as a parent, we’re edified to hear this — though a 700-calorie lunch is beyond the target for my high school freshman and her Ozempic journey. —

Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for edify

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Its young people are increasingly educated and ambitious but many are frustrated over fierce competition for limited jobs.

— Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
During the two decades of American occupation, Afghanistan experienced a sort of peace, one in which women could be educated, work as professionals, and even serve in the military.

— Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026