B1 — Intermediateverb
educare
to educate / to raise
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
istruireformareinsegnareallevare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
ignoraretrascurareabbandonarediseducare
Usage note
'Educare' in Italian often means raising/bringing up with good manners, not just formal education. 'Istruire' focuses on academic instruction. 'Ben educato' = well-mannered.
Example
"È importante educare i bambini al rispetto degli altri."
"It is important to educate children to respect others."
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