educating people

Meaning

1. 1phrasefixed phrase

   The activity of teaching or informing people, especially to improve their knowledge or behavior.

   Grammar: Used as a noun-like phrase; it can be the subject or object of a sentence.

   Patterns

   • educating people about something
   • educating people on something

   The campaign focuses on educating people about healthy eating.

   Educating people about their rights is an important part of the project.

   She spent her career educating people in rural communities.

Common combinations

educating people about

They are educating people about the dangers of smoking.

educating people on

The workshop aims at educating people on financial planning.

educating the public

The museum's goal is educating the public about art.

means of educating people

Television is a powerful means of educating people.

Synonyms and how they differ

teaching

Teaching usually happens in a formal setting like a school, while educating people can be more general and informal.

informing

Informing means giving facts, but educating people often implies a deeper, longer-lasting change in understanding.

Word family

educate verb

To teach or train someone over a period of time.

education noun

The process of teaching or learning, especially in schools.

educational adjective

Relating to education or intended to teach.

Practice

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