Inculcate \In*cul"cate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Inculcated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Inculcating}.] [L. inculcatus, p. p. of inculcare to tread on; pref. in- in, on + calcare to tread, fr. calx the heel; perh. akin to E. heel. Cf. 2d {Calk}, {Heel}.] To teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions; to urge on the mind; as, Christ inculcates on his followers humility.
The most obvious and necessary duties of life they have not yet had authority enough to enforce and inculcate upon men's minds. --S. Clarke.
Syn: To instill; infuse; implant; engraft; impress.
Public rallies were legalized Thursday and the leadership said the schools would drop compulsory social and political sciences intended to inculcate admiration of Ceausescu, replacing them with lessons in democracy.
To inculcate national devotion in them." Mr. Parikar then introduces 24-year-old Vishnu, who is both organizing secretary of the Lucknow VHP and a member of the Bajarang Dal.