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.

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