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Ed·i·fy v. i. [imp. & p. p. Edified p. pr. & vb. n. Edifying.]
1. To build; to construct. [Archaic]
There was a holy chapel edified. --Spenser.
2. To instruct and improve, especially in moral and religious knowledge; to teach.
It does not appear probable that our dispute [about miracles] would either edify or enlighten the public. --Gibbon.
3. To teach or persuade. [Obs.]
edified
adj : instructed and encouraged in moral, intellectual, and
spiritual improvement
edify
v : make understand; "Can you enlighten me--I don't understand
this proposal" [syn: enlighten]
[also: edified]