1. (v. i.) To build up; to strengthen; to instruct, especially in morals or religion.
2. (v. i.) To instruct and improve, especially in moral and religious knowledge; to teach.
3. (v. i.) To teach or persuade.
4. (v. i.) To improve.
Thesaurus Entries
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