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inculcate

1 of 1verb
/ɪnˈkʌlkeɪt/
Forms:inculcates,inculcating,inculcated,inculcated
1

to teach an idea, belief, skill, etc. through constant repetition

transitive
  • Parents often strive to inculcate good manners and values in their children.
  • The teacher worked hard to inculcate a love for reading in her students.
  • The community project will aim to inculcate a sense of environmental responsibility in residents.
  • Throughout history, societies have strived to inculcate cultural values in their members.
  • The motivational speaker has been inculcating a positive mindset in audiences worldwide.
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