Inculcate

Word INCULCATE
Character 9
Hyphenation in cul cate
Pronunciations /ˈɪn.kʌl.keɪt/

Definitions and meanings of "Inculcate"

What do we mean by inculcate?

To impress (something) upon the mind of another by frequent instruction or repetition; instill. transitive verb

To teach (others) by frequent instruction or repetition; indoctrinate. transitive verb

To impress by frequent admonitions, or by forcible statement or argument; enforce or stamp upon the mind.

Synonyms Ingraft, Instil, etc. See implant.

To teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions; to urge on the mind. transitive verb

To teach by repeated instruction. verb

To induce understanding or a particular sentiment in a person or persons. verb

Teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions verb

To teach by repeated instruction.

To induce understanding or a particular sentiment in a person or persons.

To impress (something) upon the mind of another by frequent instruction or repetition; instill: inculcating sound principles. To teach (others) by frequent instruction or repetition; indoctrinate: inculcate the young with a sense of duty. Urban Dictionary

To use a big word to make yourself sound smart and condescending. Urban Dictionary

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The word "inculcate" in example sentences

In a roundabout way Hernández teaches upper-middle-class kids a lesson that refined mothers used to inculcate from the cradle onward: If you've got it, don't flaunt it. ❋ Unknown (2001)

Baqwa told Sapa the essence of the day was to "inculcate" a culture of human rights. ❋ Unknown (2000)

Southern Command significantly broadened the school's core curriculum around the military doctrine of counterinsurgency warfare and expanded enrollment to train -- "inculcate" is the word Gill uses more than once -- Latin American militaries in the cause of anticommunism. ❋ Unknown (2010)

A central purpose of the schools, as stated in the basic curriculum written by Lynd, was to inculcate values in black children that were antithetical to white middle-class life. ❋ Thaddeus Russell (2010)

And libraries often offer young parents the only chance they can provide to inculcate their children in a culture of books, one of the most essential building blocks for success in school. ❋ Scott Turow (2011)

Brown returned to a theme he raised during his surprise visit to the State Board of Education in January of the importance of education not only to deliver academic excellence, but also to "inculcate character." ❋ Louis Freedberg (2011)

Let us begin then, at a young age, to inculcate a sense of awe, reverence and love for the sacred liturgy in all its aspects and details, and in so doing, help to give that valuable Christian education in the very source and summit of our Faith. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Lastly, “I sincerely desire that you will inculcate morality and virtue among your men, to punish drunkenness and swearing.” ❋ David A. Clary (2011)

Yes, women have to learn to respect themselves but more importantly parents and schools must inculcate within men a desire to be gentlemen again. ❋ Rabbi Shmuley Boteach (2011)

He was unparalleled in his ability to inculcate two worlds as divergent as "church" and "state." ❋ Bishop T.D. Jakes (2012)

Graham's comments violate the core American principle of pluralism, cited by Army spokesman Col. Tom Collins in his comments justifying the Pentagon's decision: "This Army honors all faiths and tries to inculcate our soldiers and work force with an appreciation of all faiths, and his past comments just were not appropriate for this venue." ❋ Unknown (2010)

Newly-minted Information, Communications and Culture Minister, Dr Rais Yatim, has called on Malaysian bloggers to help inculcate the 1Malaysia concept, as espoused by new Prime Minister, Mr. Najib Razak. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Secular communities, for their part, need to inculcate a sufficient spirit of civic engagement to motivate people to give of their time and resources, and of their hearts, so that those who seek connection are not left to go bowling alone. ❋ Mira Sucharov (2011)

Pronunciation: One of the biggest difficulties a teacher faces when teaching English as a second language is to inculcate proper pronunciation in native speakers. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The first [grade teacher] tried fruitlessly to [inculcate] her pupils with the [basics] of personal hygiene. ❋ Abelton (2005)

My [boss] likes to [inculcate] when he lectures me about my [performance]. ❋ Thundercat254 (2019)

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