inculcate

Meanings

Verb

teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
- "inculcate values into the young generation"
To teach by repeated instruction.
To induce understanding or a particular sentiment in a person or persons.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

infuse, ingrain, instill

Scrabble Score: 13

inculcate is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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Words With Friends Score: 18

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