edify

IPA(Pronunciation)

Verb

archaic transitive

(now rare) To build, construct. / (transitive) To instruct or improve morally or intellectually.

Japanese Meaning

建設する、構築する（現代ではほとんど使われない意味） / 道徳的または知的に指導、啓発する

The mason vowed to edify the new bridge before winter.

石工は冬までに新しい橋を建設すると誓った。

Sense（1）

(now rare) To build, construct.

That Castle was most goodly edifyde, / And plaste for pleasure nigh that forrest syde […]

Sense（2）

(transitive) To instruct or improve morally or intellectually.

It does not appear probable that our dispute [about miracles] would either edify or enlighten the public.

edifies

（ present singular third-person ）

edifying

（ participle present ）

edified

（ participle past ）

edified

（ past ）