inculcate

[US]/ˈɪnkʌlkeɪt/
[UK]/ɪnˈkʌlkeɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

English definition: vt. instill firmly, impress upon repeatedly.

Phrases & Collocations

inculcate values

inculcate discipline

inculcate knowledge

inculcate habits

Example Sentences

inculcate the young with a sense of duty.

they will try to inculcate you with a respect for culture.

inculcate a doctrine in a person's mind

We failed to inculcate students with love of knowledge.

They inculcated the will to succeed in their children.

I tried to inculcate in my pupils an attitude of enquiry.

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