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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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