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INGRAIN

(verb, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Ingrain.

Ingrain - as a verb

Thoroughly work in

Example: "His hands were grained with dirt"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grain

Produce or try to produce a vivid impression of

Example: "Mother tried to ingrain respect for our elders in us"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
impressinstill

Ingrain - as a noun

An ingrain fabric, such as a carpet.

Ingrain - as an adjective

Dyed with grain, or kermes.

Dyed before manufacture; said of the material of a textile fabric; hence, in general, thoroughly inwrought; forming an essential part of the substance.

Example Sentences

"He tried to ingrain the importance of punctuality in his employees."
"She tirelessly worked to ingrain good study habits in her children."
"The coach tried to ingrain the team's style of play into their minds."
"The teacher used repetition to ingrain the multiplication tables in the students' minds."
"His parents tried to ingrain the value of honesty in him from a young age."
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Word Game Points

Is INGRAIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ingrain is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INGRAIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is INGRAIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ingrain is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INGRAIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is INGRAIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ingrain is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INGRAIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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