2006-09-09 15:31:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
1. to implant by repeated statement or admonition; teach persistently and earnestly (usually fol. by upon or in): to inculcate virtue in the young.
2. to cause or influence (someone) to accept an idea or feeling (usually fol. by with): Socrates inculcated his pupils with the love of truth.
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Part of Speech: verb
Definition: to cause to accept a belief or idea through repetition
Etymology: Latin in- + calcare `to trample'
2006-09-09 17:26:48 · answer #1 · answered by Sandra♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To impress (something) upon the mind of another by frequent instruction or repetition; instill: inculcating sound principles.
To teach (others) by frequent instruction or repetition; indoctrinate: inculcate the young with a sense of duty.
2006-09-10 08:44:16 · answer #2 · answered by KAREN 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. to implant by repeated statement or admonition; teach persistently and earnestly (usually fol. by upon or in): to inculcate virtue in the young.
2. to cause or influence (someone) to accept an idea or feeling (usually fol. by with): Socrates inculcated his pupils with the love of truth.
2006-09-09 22:34:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instill, beat, hammer, pound.
Basically, beat the crap out of something.
2006-09-09 22:35:40 · answer #4 · answered by Izzy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋