inculcate

Meaning

1. (transitive) To teach by repeated instruction.
2. (transitive) To induce understanding or a particular sentiment in a person or persons.

Synonyms

implant

instill

imbue

infuse

teach

brainwash

expound

impart

impress

indoctrinate

inflate

instill into

instruct

lesson

preach

fix in the mind

drill

dye

embed

engrain

explain

Translations

inculcar

inculquer

einimpfen

einschärfen

öğretmek

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɪn.kʌl.keɪt/

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin inculcātus, perfect passive participle of inculcō (“impress upon, force upon”), from in + calcō (“tread upon, trample”), from calx (“heel”).