edifies

ed·i·fy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ed-uh-fahy]
- /ˈɛd ə faɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ed-uh-fahy]
- /ˈɛd ə faɪ/

Definitions of edifies word

verb with object edifies to instruct or benefit, especially morally or spiritually; uplift: religious paintings that edify the viewer. 1
noun edifies Third-person singular simple present indicative form of edify. 1

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Origin of edifies

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 Edifies

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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edifies 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 65% 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.

edifies usage trend in Literature

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