Found 2 items, similar to inculcate.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: inculcate
inculcate
v : teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions;
“inculcate values into the young generation” [syn:
instill,
infuse]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Inculcate
Inculcate
\In*cul"cate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
Inculcated; p.
pr. & vb. n.
Inculcating.] [L. inculcatus, p. p. of
inculcare to tread on; pref. in- in, on + calcare to tread,
fr. calx the heel; perh. akin to E. heel. Cf. 2d
Calk,
Heel.]
To teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions;
to urge on the mind; as, Christ inculcates on his followers
humility.
[1913 Webster]
The most obvious and necessary duties of life they have
not yet had authority enough to enforce and inculcate
upon men's minds. --S. Clarke.
Syn: To instill; infuse; implant; engraft; impress.
[1913 Webster]