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Ingrain Definition & Meaning

ingrain
verb
  1. thoroughly work in; "His hands were grained with dirt"
  2. produce or try to produce a vivid impression of; "Mother tried to ingrain respect for our elders in us"

"Ingrain" in song lyrics

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  • "Heating your brain when deviant sequences seep and ingrain"
    Clavius Crates f/ Silas Green — Classically Trained

Usage tips for "ingrain"

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Frequently asked questions

What does ingrain mean?
thoroughly work in; "His hands were grained with dirt" produce or try to produce a vivid impression of; "Mother tried to ingrain respect for our elders in us"
What part of speech is ingrain?
Ingrain is a verb.
How many definitions does ingrain have?
Ingrain has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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