How do you pronounce inculcate?

inculcate is pronounced as /ˈɪŋkʌlkeɪt/.

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inculcate

📚inculcate

verb

/ˈɪŋkʌlkeɪt/

incubus inculpate

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Meaning

To teach or instill an idea, attitude, or habit persistently.

Instill an attitude, idea, or habit by persistent instruction; to teach and impress by frequent repetitions.

To instill an idea or attitude by persistent instruction.

Example Sentences

Parents try to inculcate good manners in their children.

Parents should inculcate good values in their children.

Synonyms

instill, implant, teach, educate, impress, Instill, Teach, Impart, imprint

Entry 1

instill, implant, teach, educate, impress

Entry 2

Instill, Teach, Impart

Entry 3

instill, teach, imprint

Antonyms

neglect, ignore, forget, Neglect, Ignore, Disregard

Entry 1

neglect, ignore, forget

Entry 2

Neglect, Ignore, Disregard

Entry 3

forget, neglect, ignore

Collocations

inculcate values, inculcate discipline, inculcate respect, inculcate habit

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