inculcate
in·cul·cate / inˈkəlˌkāt; ˈinkəl-/ • v. [tr.] instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction: the failures of the churches to inculcate a sense of moral responsibility. ∎ teach (someone) an attitude, idea, or habit by such instruction: they will try to inculcate you with a respect for culture.DERIVATIVES: in·cul·ca·tion / ˌinkəlˈkāshən/ n.in·cul·ca·tor / -ˌkātər/ n.
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