English / word
inculcate
verb C2MEANING IN ENGLISH
To instill an attitude, idea, or habit by persistent instruction or repetition.
In context
01
Parents should inculcate good values in their children.
02
Teachers must inculcate discipline in students.
Synonyms
instill,implant,ingrain
Antonyms
uproot,neglect,eradicate
Collocations
inculcate values,inculcate a sense of,inculcate habits
Verb forms
Past: inculcated · Past participle: inculcated · -ing: inculcating