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ingrain Definition

in·grain (in grān′, in′grān′; for adj. in′grān′; for n. in′grān′)

transitive verb

  1. to dye in the fiber before manufacture
  2. to work into the fiber; infuse deeply: chiefly in a figurative sense, and in the past participle

Etymology: see engrain

adjective

  1. dyed in the fiber, before manufacture; thoroughly dyed
  2. made of fiber or yarn dyed before weaving: said of rugs, carpeting, etc.
  3. deeply infused

noun

yarn, fiber, carpeting, etc. dyed before manufacture
ingrain Synonyms

ingrain

v.

imbue, fix, implant, instill; see instill, teach 1.

ingrain Usage Examples

Object

  • habit: The thinking behind the scheme is, get them young and you can ingrain good habits that last a lifetime.
  • image: If you want to be slim, trim and fit begin to ingrain these images in your mind starting RIGHT NOW.