inculcating

verb

Definition of inculcatingnext
present participle of inculcate
1
as in suffusing
to cause (as a person) to become filled or saturated with a certain quality or principle dedicated teachers inculcating young minds with a love of learning

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2
as in planting
to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set a malcontent who inculcated in his offspring an abiding distrust of all civil authority

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  1. infusing
  2. instilling
  3. embedding
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  • Food For Thought About Purposes And AI A veritable Pandora’s box gets opened due to infusing a purpose into AI.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Earl Grey Martini Quickly infusing vodka with earl grey tea bags creates a distinct floral foundation for this fun (and caffeinated) take on a martini.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 19 Dec. 2024
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  • By instilling values of hard work, perseverance and continuous learning, leaders can help shape a future workforce that is both resilient and dedicated to achieving long-term success.
    Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The prudent uptake is that instilling a purpose is probably better than leaving the slate blank.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of instilling
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  • For instance, embedding withdrawal penalties—such as the sanctions clauses the European Union installs in many trade agreements—can deter treaty abrogation.
    Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Regularly revisiting feedback ensures these tools remain relevant and practical, embedding mental health support into the company culture.
    Dr. Ritu Goel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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