verb
- to fix deeply in the mind or character; to establish firmly
Usage: often used in passive voice
Examples
- Years of practice had engrained good habits in the young musician.
- The values were so engrained that she never questioned them.
- His parents tried to engrain respect for others in all their children.
- The coach worked to engrain proper technique in his players.
- These beliefs become engrained through constant repetition.
- It takes time to engrain new study habits.