Definitions for EDIFY
ˈɛd ə faɪed·i·fy

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. enlighten, edifyverb

   make understand

   "Can you enlighten me--I don't understand this proposal"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. edifyverb

   To build, construct.

2. edifyverb

   To instruct or improve morally or intellectually.

3. Etymology: Latin aedificare 'build'.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To EDIFYverb

   Etymology: edifico, Latin.

   1. To build.

   Men have edify’d
   A lofty temple, and perfum’d an altar to thy name. George Chapman.

   2. To instruct; to improve.

   He who speaketh no more than edifieth, is undeservedly reprehended for much speaking. Richard Hooker, b. v. s. 32.

   Men are edified, when either their understanding is taught somewhat whereof, in such actions, it behoveth all men to consider, or when their hearts are moved with any affection suitable thereunto. Richard Hooker, b. iv. s. 1.

   Life is no life, without the blessing of a friendly and an edifying conversation. Roger L'Estrange.

   He gave, he taught; and edify’d the more,
   Because he shew’d, by proof, ’twas easy to be poor. Dryd.

   3. To teach; to persuade.

   You shall hardly edify me, that those nations might not, by the law of nature, have been subdued by any nation that had only policy and moral virtue. Francis Bacon, holy War.

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1. edify

   To instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually. It typically refers to the act of enlightening, educating, or teaching someone in a way that has a positive impact on their character or understanding.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Edifyverb

   to build; to construct

2. Edifyverb

   to instruct and improve, especially in moral and religious knowledge; to teach

3. Edifyverb

   to teach or persuade

4. Edifyverb

   to improve

5. Etymology: [F. difier, L. aedificare; aedes a building, house, orig., a fireplace (akin to Gr. to burn, Skr. idh to kindle, OHG. eit funeral pile, AS. d, OIr. aed fire) + facere to make. See Fact, -fy.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Edify

   ed′i-fī, v.t. to build: to build up the faith of: to strengthen spiritually towards faith and holiness: to comfort: to improve the mind:—pr.p. ed′ifying; pa.p. ed′ified.—n. Edificā′tion, instruction: progress in knowledge or in goodness.—adj. Ed′ificatory, tending to edification.—n. Ed′ifice, a large building or house.—adj. Edific′ial, structural.—n. Ed′ifier, one who edifies.—adj. Ed′ifying, instructive: improving.—adv. Ed′ifyingly. [Fr. édifier—L. ædificāre—ædes, a house, facĕre, to make.]

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1. deify

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of EDIFY in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of EDIFY in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of EDIFY in a Sentence

1. Scot Landry:

   Brian invited me to imagine a PragerU for Catholics, eDIFY will equip every parent, grandparent, priest and concerned peer with easily shareable videos and more that address the most hot-button topics of the day.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=EDIFY
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Edify
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=EDIFY
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/EDIFY
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=EDIFY