Brings out or draws forth something hidden or latent, like extracting information or revealing a quality.
From Latin 'educere' (ex- 'out' + ducere 'to lead'), meaning to lead out. The verb form developed in English to mean drawing out or developing something from within.
This word sits at the heart of 'education' itself—both mean bringing something out that's already inside. When you educate someone, you're educing their potential!
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