edify
Pronunce (2)
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/ˈɛdɪfaɪ/
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ˈɛdɪfaɪ
Verbo
To build, construct.
Uso- arcaico
- Esempi
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That Castle was most goodly edifyde, / And plaste for pleasure nigh that forrest syde […]
To instruct or improve morally or intellectually.
Uso- transitivo
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frustrate the best endeavours in the edifying of the church
Altri esempi (1)
January 23, 1783, Edward Gibbon, letter to Dr. Priestley It does not appear probable that our dispute [about miracles] would either edify or enlighten the public.
That they ought to edify one another by maintaining and promoting the knowledge of truth.
Verbo
make understand
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Can you enlighten me — I don't understand this proposal?
Forme della parola
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