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- [ed-uh-fahy]
- /ˈɛd ə faɪ/
- /ˈed.ɪ.faɪ/
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- [ed-uh-fahy]
- /ˈɛd ə faɪ/
Definitions of edified word
- verb with object edified to instruct or benefit, especially morally or spiritually; uplift: religious paintings that edify the viewer. 1
- noun edified Simple past tense and past participle of edify. 1
- adjective edified (Obsolete (No longer in use)) Furnished with buildings. 0
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Origin of edified
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English edifien < Anglo-French, Old French edifier < Latin aedificāre to build, equivalent to aedi- (stem of aedes) house, temple + -ficāre -fy
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Parts of speech for Edified
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
edified popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
edified usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for edified
verb edified
- informed — having or prepared with information or knowledge; apprised: an informed audience that asked intelligent questions.
- educated — having undergone education: educated people.
- improved — to bring into a more desirable or excellent condition: He took vitamins to improve his health.
- taught — simple past tense and past participle of teach.
- uplifted — improved, as in mood or spirit.
Antonyms for edified
verb edified
- obfuscated — to confuse, bewilder, or stupefy.
- learned — having much knowledge; scholarly; erudite: learned professors.
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