educate (someone) in (something)

educate (someone) in (something)

To train or prepare oneself or someone in a particular area or subject. I always try to educate my daughters in the business world so they are prepared for success when they get older. My grandmother educated me in sewing as a kid, and it's come in handy more than you would think. Let me educate you on these kinds of files, so you can work with them in the future.

See also: educate

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educate someone in something

to train someone about something; to school someone in something. Her parents educated her in the ways of the old country. She had educated herself in the ways of big business.

See also: educate

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