ingrained Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb thoroughly work in
   grain; ingrain.
   
   • His hands were grained with dirt
2. verb produce or try to produce a vivid impression of
   impress; ingrain; instill.
   
   • Mother tried to ingrain respect for our elders in us
3. adjective satellite (used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
   deep-rooted; deep-seated; planted; implanted.
   
   • deep-rooted prejudice
   • deep-seated differences of opinion
   • implanted convictions
   • ingrained habits of a lifetime
   • a deeply planted need

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