inculcate

verb

Meaning

Teach someone an attitude, idea, or habit by persistent instruction or repetition.

Parents often try to inculcate a strong work ethic in their children from a very young age.
The organization aims to inculcate democratic values through its community outreach programs.

Synonyms: teach, instill, indoctrinate, implant

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈɪnkʌlkeɪt/

Teach someone an attitude, idea, or habit by persistent instruction or repetition.

Parents often try to inculcate a strong work ethic in their children from a very young age.
The organization aims to inculcate democratic values through its community outreach programs.
It is difficult to inculcate new safety habits in workers who have been doing things the same way for decades.

inculcate something in/into someone (collocation): To teach a specific value or habit to a person. — "The school works hard to inculcate respect for the environment into its students."
be inculcated with something (collocation): To have a specific belief or habit firmly established in one's mind. — "He was inculcated with the belief that hard work is the only path to success."

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