inculcate
pronunciation
How to pronounce inculcate in British English:
UK [ˈɪnkʌlkeɪt]
How to pronounce inculcate in American English:
US [ɪnˈkʌlkeɪt]
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- Verb:
- teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
Word Origin
- inculcate (v.)
- 1540s, from Latin inculcatus, past participle of inculcare "force upon, stamp in, tread down," from in- "in" (see in- (2)) + calcare "to tread, press in," from calx (1) "heel." Related: Inculcated; inculcating.
Example
- 1. Inspiration is necessary to inculcate the sense of unity , and to create economic ideals .
- 2. Private banks , too , are trying novel approaches to help clients inculcate their values in succeeding generations .
- 3. While many in china are fond of american culture , any attempt to inculcate chinese people with american values can be risky .
- 4. The soviet state would inculcate in the " new man " of communism , a new sense of humour .
- 5. In a country riddled with corruption , one aspect of lvbs 's mission is to inculcate ukraine 's managers with an ethical approach to business .