1. to establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so deeply that it becomes a fixed part of someone’s character
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘ingrain’

Examples

• The coach ingrains discipline in all his players.
• Years of practice ingrains good habits in musicians.
• Her mother ingrains the importance of honesty from an early age.
• The military training ingrains respect for authority.
• Reading daily ingrains a love of literature in children.
• The school ingrains values of hard work and perseverance.