inculcate
verb (used with object)
to implant by repeated statement or admonition; teach persistently and earnestly (usually followed by upon orin ).
inculcated
-
past participleof inculcate.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
-
past tense formof inculcate.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
inculcateverb (used with object)to implant by repeated statement or admonition; teach persistently and earnestly (usually followed by upon orin ).
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
It suggests a household that lacks rules, or plays by rules other than the ones most of us have been inculcated with.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2025
It inculcated a deep, intimidating culture of secrecy among its employees and made them sign aggressive agreements to that effect.
From Slate ● May 30, 2024
A brother inculcated Mr. Arthit; Ms. Thanaporn’s passion was passed down by her father.
From New York Times ● May 3, 2024
At a young age, we are inculcated by our elders — those close to us as well as friends who became aunties, uncles and cousins by polite acclamation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 24, 2023
“Negro” families of relative position and privilege, as mine was, inculcated the values of education, citizenship, and, as one said back then, breeding with a pertinacity that was as anxious as it was authentic.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
