inculcate

verb
UK: /ɪnˈkʌl.keɪt/
US: /ˈɪn.kʌl.keɪt/

  1. To fix beliefs or ideas in someone's mind, especially by repeating them often.

    1. We should inculcate respect for elders in kids.
    2. The school tries to inculcate students with a sense of responsibility by assigning them daily tasks.

  2. To teach someone an attitude, idea, or habit by persistent instruction.

    1. They inculcate good work habits in their staff.
    2. My parents tried to inculcate a strong work ethic in me, and I am grateful for it.

Synonyms

instill implant infuse indoctrinate impart teach

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "inculcate" in English means: To fix beliefs or ideas in someone's mind, especially by repeating them often., To teach someone an attitude, idea, or habit by persistent instruction..

The phonetic transcription of "inculcate" is /ɪnˈkʌl.keɪt/ in British English and /ˈɪn.kʌl.keɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "inculcate": instill, implant, infuse, indoctrinate, impart, teach.

Example usage of "inculcate": "We should inculcate respect for elders in kids.". More examples on the page.