inculcate (something) in(to) (someone)
inculcate (something) in(to) (someone)
To put forth effort so that someone learns or remembers something. I really tried to inculcate these physics equations into my students, but judging by their grades on the test, we need to revisit them. She really needs to inculcate a sense of respect for others into her kids, sheesh.
See also: inculcate
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
inculcate something in (to) someone
to instill specific knowledge into someone; to teach something to someone so that it will be remembered. They inculcated good manners into their children all their lives. We tried to inculcate good morals into our students.
See also: inculcate
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- inculcate in
- beat (something) in
- inculcate
- inculcate (someone) with (something)
- inculcate with
- instill (something) in(to) (someone or something)
- instill in
- catch on
- pot is calling the kettle black
- judging from (something)