inculcating
Pronunciation: [ɪnˈkʌl.keɪ.tɪŋ]
Word
Context: "education"
(verb) to teach someone an idea or skill so that it becomes a part of their thinking. This means you help someone learn something in a way that they remember it for a long time.
Example
The teacher is inculcating the importance of teamwork in her students.
Example
He did not inculcate the safety rules, so the children were not careful.
Example
How can we start inculcating good habits in young children?
Context: "persuasion"
(verb) to gradually introduce and establish a belief or idea in someone's mind. This means you keep reminding someone about something important until they really start to believe it.
Example
The campaign is inculcating a sense of responsibility among the community members.
Example
They failed to inculcate a belief in the importance of recycling, as most people are still not participating.
Example
What strategies do you think will be effective in inculcating new values in society?
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