Was Does Edify Mean?

transitive verb. 1 : to instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift also : enlighten, inform.

Can people edify?

To edify is defined as to instruct someone in way that enlightens them or uplifts them morally, spiritually or intellectually.

How do you use the word edify?

Edify in a Sentence ?
  1. As good Christians, we must seek to edify our neighbors about God and Jesus Christ.
  2. The teacher hoped her speech about good citizenship would edify her students and encourage them to contribute to their communities.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.