Definitions for: Inculcate

[v] teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions

Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

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.

Synonyms: infuse, instill

See Also: din, drill

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