inculcate

verb

in·cul·cate in-ˈkəl-ˌkāt How to pronounce inculcate (audio)

ˈin-(ˌ)

inculcated; inculcating

transitive verb

: to teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions

inculcation

ˌin-(ˌ)kəl-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce inculcate (audio)

noun

inculcator

in-ˈkəl-ˌkā-tər How to pronounce inculcate (audio)

ˈin-(ˌ)kəl-

noun

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Inculcate derives from the past participle of the Latin verb inculcare, meaning "to tread on." In Latin, inculcare possesses both literal and figurative meanings, referring to either the act of walking over something or to that of impressing something upon the mind, often by way of steady repetition. It is the figurative sense that survives with inculcate, which was first used in English in the 16th century. Inculcare was formed in Latin by combining the prefix in- with calcare, meaning "to trample," and ultimately derives from the noun calx, "heel."

Example Sentences

The teacher inculcated in her students the importance of good study habits. dedicated teachers inculcating young minds with a love of learning

Recent Examples on the Web Organizations need to lean into actively recruiting women into the cloud to be able to build a strong workforce and inculcate growth.

Geetika Tandon, Forbes, 7 June 2022 The measure will help inculcate a sense of awareness among the higher income groups to utilise the appropriate amount of water and also bring in the knowledge that over-usage will invite additional charges.

Niyati Seth, Quartz, 8 June 2022 Stanford believed that, in addition to providing vocational training, the university should inculcate the values of faith, thrift, and abstinence of various kinds.

Maia Silber, The New Yorker, 30 May 2022 To lay a strong data foundation, the first step is to inculcate a strong data culture and align business requirements with data initiatives.

Lokesh Anand, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2022 Adopting low-code/no-code marketing tools can help you to reduce marketing costs, inculcate agility in marketing operations and improve turnaround times on campaigns.

Nanditha Vijayaraghavan, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2021 As a corollary, introducing financial literacy, and mentorship programs to underprivileged communities also serves to inculcate, inspire, and promote more economic prosperity and awareness.

Earl Carr, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2021 Our Burke to Buckley seminars in six cities inculcate first principles in a new generation of young professionals and the NRI Regional Seminars promote conservative ideas to audiences across America.

Peter J. Travers, National Review, 7 Dec. 2021 Taking responsibility for our health requires us to inculcate a growth mindset.

Rittu Sinha, Forbes, 10 Nov. 2021 See More

inculcate

verb

as in to suffuse

to cause (as a person) to become filled or saturated with a certain quality or principle dedicated teachers inculcating young minds with a love of learning

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suffuse
imbue
infuse
inoculate
ingrain
engrain
invest
endue
fill
instill
flood
steep
indue
invigorate
enliven
charge
animate
plant
overwhelm
leaven
pervade
drown
permeate
saturate
impregnate
implant
submerge
inundate
deluge

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

deprive
eliminate
remove
take (away)
divest
clear
strip
empty

as in to plant

to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set a malcontent who inculcated in his offspring an abiding distrust of all civil authority

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plant
breed
instill
root
embed
implant
sow
lodge
inseminate
infix
enroot
drive
imbue
entrench
infuse
inoculate
invest
ingrain
engrain
hammer
suffuse
imbed
pound
intrench
steep
fix

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Some common synonyms of inculcate are implant, infix, inseminate, and instill. While all these words mean "to introduce into the mind," inculcate implies persistent or repeated efforts to impress on the mind.

tried to inculcate in him high moral standards

While the synonyms implant and inculcate are close in meaning, implant implies teaching that makes for permanence of what is taught.

implanted a love of reading in her students

In some situations, the words infix and inculcate are roughly equivalent. However, infix stresses firmly inculcating a habit of thought.

infixed a chronic cynicism

The meanings of inseminate and inculcate largely overlap; however, inseminate applies to a sowing of ideas in many minds so that they spread through a class or nation.

inseminated an unquestioning faith in technology

The words instill and inculcate are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, instill stresses gradual, gentle imparting of knowledge over a long period of time.

instill traditional values in your children

单词	inculcate
释义	inculcate verb in·cul·cate in-ˈkəl-ˌkāt ˈin-(ˌ) inculcated; inculcating transitive verb : to teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions inculcation ˌin-(ˌ)kəl-ˈkā-shən noun inculcator in-ˈkəl-ˌkā-tər ˈin-(ˌ)kəl- noun Did you know? Inculcate derives from the past participle of the Latin verb inculcare, meaning "to tread on." In Latin, inculcare possesses both literal and figurative meanings, referring to either the act of walking over something or to that of impressing something upon the mind, often by way of steady repetition. It is the figurative sense that survives with inculcate, which was first used in English in the 16th century. Inculcare was formed in Latin by combining the prefix in- with calcare, meaning "to trample," and ultimately derives from the noun calx, "heel." Synonyms endue indue imbue infuse ingrain engrain inoculate invest steep suffuse See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The teacher inculcated in her students the importance of good study habits. dedicated teachers inculcating young minds with a love of learning Recent Examples on the Web Organizations need to lean into actively recruiting women into the cloud to be able to build a strong workforce and inculcate growth. Geetika Tandon, Forbes, 7 June 2022 The measure will help inculcate a sense of awareness among the higher income groups to utilise the appropriate amount of water and also bring in the knowledge that over-usage will invite additional charges. Niyati Seth, Quartz, 8 June 2022 Stanford believed that, in addition to providing vocational training, the university should inculcate the values of faith, thrift, and abstinence of various kinds. Maia Silber, The New Yorker, 30 May 2022 To lay a strong data foundation, the first step is to inculcate a strong data culture and align business requirements with data initiatives. Lokesh Anand, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2022 Adopting low-code/no-code marketing tools can help you to reduce marketing costs, inculcate agility in marketing operations and improve turnaround times on campaigns. Nanditha Vijayaraghavan, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2021 As a corollary, introducing financial literacy, and mentorship programs to underprivileged communities also serves to inculcate, inspire, and promote more economic prosperity and awareness. Earl Carr, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2021 Our Burke to Buckley seminars in six cities inculcate first principles in a new generation of young professionals and the NRI Regional Seminars promote conservative ideas to audiences across America. Peter J. Travers, National Review, 7 Dec. 2021 Taking responsibility for our health requires us to inculcate a growth mindset. Rittu Sinha, Forbes, 10 Nov. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Latin inculcatus, past participle of inculcare, literally, to tread on, from in- + calcare to trample, from calc-, calx heel First Known Use 1539, in the meaning defined above inculcate verb 1 as in to suffuse to cause (as a person) to become filled or saturated with a certain quality or principle dedicated teachers inculcating young minds with a love of learning Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance suffuse imbue infuse inoculate ingrain engrain invest endue fill instill flood steep indue invigorate enliven charge animate plant overwhelm leaven pervade drown permeate saturate impregnate implant submerge inundate deluge Antonyms & Near Antonyms deprive eliminate remove take (away) divest clear strip empty See More 2 as in to plant to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set a malcontent who inculcated in his offspring an abiding distrust of all civil authority Synonyms & Similar Words plant breed instill root embed implant sow lodge inseminate infix enroot drive imbue entrench infuse inoculate invest ingrain engrain hammer suffuse imbed pound intrench steep fix Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of inculcate are implant, infix, inseminate, and instill. While all these words mean "to introduce into the mind," inculcate implies persistent or repeated efforts to impress on the mind. tried to inculcate in him high moral standards While the synonyms implant and inculcate are close in meaning, implant implies teaching that makes for permanence of what is taught. implanted a love of reading in her students In some situations, the words infix and inculcate are roughly equivalent. However, infix stresses firmly inculcating a habit of thought. infixed a chronic cynicism The meanings of inseminate and inculcate largely overlap; however, inseminate applies to a sowing of ideas in many minds so that they spread through a class or nation. inseminated an unquestioning faith in technology The words instill and inculcate are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, instill stresses gradual, gentle imparting of knowledge over a long period of time. instill traditional values in your children
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