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- [in-kuhl-keyt, in-kuhl-keyt]
- /ɪnˈkʌl keɪt, ˈɪn kʌlˌkeɪt/
- /ˈɪŋ.kʌl.keɪt/
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- [in-kuhl-keyt, in-kuhl-keyt]
- /ɪnˈkʌl keɪt, ˈɪn kʌlˌkeɪt/
Definitions of inculcate word
- verb with object inculcate to implant by repeated statement or admonition; teach persistently and earnestly (usually followed by upon or in): to inculcate virtue in the young. 1
- verb with object inculcate to cause or influence (someone) to accept an idea or feeling (usually followed by with): Socrates inculcated his pupils with the love of truth. 1
- noun inculcate Instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction. 1
- abbreviation INCULCATE instil 1
- verb inculcate If you inculcate an idea or opinion in someone's mind, you teach it to them by repeating it until it is fixed in their mind. 0
- verb inculcate to instil by forceful or insistent repetition 0
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Origin of inculcate
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; < Latin inculcātus past participle of inculcāre to trample, impress, stuff in, equivalent to in- in-2 + culc- (variant, in noninitial position, of calc-, stem of calx heel) + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Inculcate
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inculcate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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verb inculcate
- indoctrinate — to instruct in a doctrine, principle, ideology, etc., especially to imbue with a specific partisan or biased belief or point of view.
- instill — to infuse slowly or gradually into the mind or feelings; insinuate; inject: to instill courtesy in a child.
- impart — to make known; tell; relate; disclose: to impart a secret.
- educate — to develop the faculties and powers of (a person) by teaching, instruction, or schooling. Synonyms: instruct, school, drill, indoctrinate.
- impress — to press or force into public service, as sailors.
Antonyms for inculcate
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