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ingrain

1 of 3verb
/ɪn.ˈgreɪn/
Forms:ingrains,ingraining,ingrained,ingrained
1

to set a particular habit, belief, attitude, etc. in someone in a lasting manner

C2
  • Parents often aim to ingrain the value of honesty in their children from an early age.
  • Educators work to ingrain good study habits in students to promote academic success.
  • Repeated practice can help ingrain muscle memory in athletes for improved performance.
  • Cultural traditions are designed to ingrain shared values and customs in a community.
  • Corporate training programs seek to ingrain a culture of teamwork and collaboration among employees.
2

to deeply embed or engrave something into the natural texture or fabric of something else

transitive
  • The artisan ingrained the fabric with a rich crimson dye.
  • The leather craftsman ingrained the leather with a deep mahogany dye.
  • The rug weaver ingrained the wool with natural dyes sourced from plants and minerals.
  • The pottery artist ingrained the clay with mineral pigments, resulting in pottery with a rich and earthy tone.
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