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re•ed•u•cate
(rē ej′ŏŏ kāt′),USA pronunciation v.t., -cat•ed, -cat•ing.
re•ed′u•ca′tion, n.
re•ed′u•ca′tive, adj.
- to educate again, as for new purposes.
- to educate for resumption of normal activities, as a disabled person.
- to rehabilitate or reform through education, training, political indoctrination, etc.
- re- + educate 1800–10
re•ed′u•ca′tive, adj.
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