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Definition inculcate in American English

inculcate verb

[transitive] verb
/ɪnˈkʌlˌkeɪt/
1

to fix an idea or belief firmly in someone's mind, especially by repeating it often

Example

He sought to inculcate a sense of responsibility in his young charges.

Example

They became inculcated with Western ways of doing things.

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Definition inculcate in American English