Ingrain (verb)

To make something become deeply and firmly established; to embed deeply.

Origin:

From in- ("in") + grain ("a particle or small unit of somethin.g")

Examples:

  1. He ingrained the importance of punctuality in his children.
  2. The teacher ingrained the concept in the students' minds through repetition.
  3. The bad habits were so ingrained that he was unable to change them.
  4. The company ingrained a culture of safety in its employees.
  5. The artist ingrained his personal style into every piece he created.
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