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ingrain

ing·rain

UK/ɪŋˈɡɹeɪn/ uncommon

verb

1.

thoroughly work in

  • “His hands were grained with dirt”
Synonyms
2.

produce or try to produce a vivid impression of

  • “Mother tried to ingrain respect for our elders in us”

Origin

Inherited from Middle English engreynen, from the French phrase en grain; reinforced by the phrase (dyed) in grain. See grain.

Phrases

  • ingrain wallpaper

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