educating

verb

Definition of educatingnext
present participle of educate
1
as in teaching
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field a revered professor of astronomy who is credited with educating many of today's leading astronomers

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2
as in inspiring
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding the belief that parents better educate their children by example than by sending them to Sunday school

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Recent Examples of educating Billions in tax dollars are spent educating Kentucky's public school students each year, with the largest chunk of change going toward the almost 100,000 staff members running the state's schools. — Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024 This fosters inclusivity by respecting individual traditions, ensuring meaningful celebrations, and educating the team on these holidays, creating a workplace culture where everyone feels valued and included. — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 Mobilize the team by educating them on message roll-out and providing regular coaching on the change management framework to help accelerate the transformation. — Parna Sarkar-Basu, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for educating
  1. teaching
  2. inspiring
  3. enriching
  4. transforming
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  • Millions of retirees devoted themselves to protecting our communities, teaching our children and delivering essential services.
    — Suzanne Blake Reporter, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The footage, which has garnered almost 225,000 views, captures a scenario familiar to anyone who has struggled with teaching their dog to reliably come when called.
    — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of teaching
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  • And the art of delegation requires inspiring direction, enabling resources, empowering authority, and credible accountability.
    — George Bradt, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Princess Diana’s style is still inspiring generations.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of inspiring
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  • There is something to do for just about anybody seeking a relaxing yet enriching vacation.
    — Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • After the Iranian Revolution caused the price of oil to soar, enriching the Soviets and encouraging their adventure in Afghanistan, Carter confronted rising energy costs and expanding Soviet influence.
    — Tom Donilon, Foreign Affairs, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of enriching
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  • The reality is that AI is transforming how teams operate.
    — Daria Rudnik, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Post-game follow-ups help extend the campaign’s life, transforming a single ad into a sustained narrative.
    — Gary Drenik, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of transforming

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