Edifies

/ˈɛdɪfaɪz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of edify; instructs, improves, or uplifts someone morally or intellectually.

Etymology

Standard conjugation of edify in present tense for third person singular subjects (he/she/it). Follows regular English verb patterns.

Kelly Says

Notice how 'edifies' is a real, common word we use today, while earlier forms like 'edificing' are archaic—edify adapted well to modern English, but its older cousin edifice became frozen in place as a noun.

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