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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

ingrain

/ɪnˈgreɪn/ verb · British & US
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What does ingrain mean?

verb

to make a feeling or idea a natural part of someone's thoughts or feelings, or to make something a natural part of a situation. to make a pattern or design appear in something, especially in a material like wood or stone.

Example

"The company's values are ingrained in the culture of the organization."

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