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Definition of: edify
(ed′ə·fī) v.t. fied, fy·ing
To build up or strengthen, especially in morals or religion; instruct; improve; enlighten. [<OF edifier <L aedificare <aedes building + facere make]
—ed′i·fi·ca′tion noun
—ed′i·fi′er noun
—ed′i·fy′ing adjective
—ed′i·fy′ing·ly adverb
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