To improve people’s minds or characters by teaching them about something.
Instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually.
It is not clear whether the purpose is to edify, or simply to make money. (Oxford)
No doubt Hamish will edify us on the subject. (Oxford)
purpose is to edify
edify us on the subject
Educate
Guide
Mislead
Misinform
Edification