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edifying

/ˈɛdɪfaɪɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To build, construct.

Examples :

"The teacher's comments were very edifying, helping the student understand how to improve their essay. "
education mind philosophy moral character

Related Words

Illustration intellectually

intellectually adverb

/ˌɪntəˈlɛktʃuəli/ /ˌɪntəlˈɛktʃuəli/

In an intellectual manner.

"My sister approached the problem intellectually, considering all the angles and possible solutions before making a decision. "

Illustration documentaries

documentaries noun

/ˌdɑkjəˈmentəriz/ /ˌdɑkjʊˈmentəriz/

A film, TV program, publication etc. which presents a social, political, scientific or historical subject in a factual or informative manner.

"My history teacher often shows us documentaries about different periods in history to help us understand the past better. "

Illustration understand

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration biographies

biographies noun

/baɪˈɒɡrəfiz/ /baɪˈɑːɡrəfiz/

A person's life story, especially one published.

"There are many biographies of Benjamin Franklin."

Illustration enlightens

enlightens verb

/ɪnˈlaɪtənz/ /ɛnˈlaɪtənz/

To supply with light.

"The sun enlightens the Earth."

Illustration edification

edification noun

/ˌɛdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

The act of edifying, or the state of being edified or improved; a building process, especially morally, emotionally, or spiritually

"Reading classic literature can lead to personal growth and edification. "

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experience noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

Illustration illuminates

illuminates noun

/ɪˈluməˌneɪts/ /ɪˈluːməˌneɪts/

Someone thought to have an unusual degree of enlightenment.

"While many seek knowledge, only a few truly become illuminates, offering profound insights and guidance to others. "

Illustration broadening

broadening verb

/ˈbrɔːdn̩ɪŋ/ /ˈbrɑːdn̩ɪŋ/

To make broad or broader.

"Travel broadens the mind."

Illustration successful

successful adjective

/səkˈsɛsfl̩/

Resulting in success; assuring, or promoting, success; accomplishing what was proposed; having the desired effect

"a successful use of medicine;  a successful experiment;  a successful enterprise"

Illustration understanding

understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

Illustration literature

literature noun

/ˈlɪ.tə.ɹɪ.tʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪ.tɚ.tʃɚ/

The body of all written works.

"The school library's literature collection includes novels, poems, and short stories. "