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Learn “Inculcate”

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Inculcate

verb/in-kul-kate/

Meaning

instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction.

In context

The school aims to inculcate values of honesty and integrity in its students.

Remember it

Latin calcare means to stamp with the heel — inculcating stamps an idea in through repetition.

Use it well

Formal verb for teaching by repetition: 'inculcate values/habits in students'; common in essays.