Difference between Enlighten and Edify

What is the difference between Enlighten and Edify?

Enlighten as a verb is to supply with light; to illuminate; as, the sun enlightens the earth. while Edify as a verb is to instruct or improve morally or intellectually.

Enlighten

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To supply with light; to illuminate; as, the sun enlightens the earth. To make clear to the intellect or conscience; to shed the light of truth and knowledge upon; to furnish with increase of knowledge; to instruct; as, to enlighten the mind or understanding.

Example sentence: The fire which enlightens is the same fire which consumes.

Edify

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To instruct or improve morally or intellectually.

We hope you now know whether to use Enlighten or Edify in your sentence.

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