engrain

Meanings

• verb

  To cause (something) to become firmly fixed or established in the mind or memory; to impress deeply; to make part of the very structure or substance of.

  - "The teacher's lectures were so interesting that they easily engrailed in my mind."
  - "The experience engrailed in him a deep sense of responsibility."

• verb

  To inscribe (designs, letters, or figures) on a surface, typically by cutting into it.

  - "The coin was engraved with the image of a lion."
  - "The memorial stone was engraved with the names of the deceased."

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Synonyms

breed in the bone , embed , infix , instill , radicate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with engrain
rain , chains , plains

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Variants

List of all variants of engrain that leads to same result
engrain , engrained , engraining , engrains , ingrain , ingrained , ingraining , ingrains

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French engraver, from en- 'in' + graver 'to carve'.

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Trivia

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1. Engraving was one of the earliest forms of printmaking.

2. The term 'engrave' can also be used figuratively to describe the process of learning something deeply.

3. Engraved maps were an essential tool for explorers and navigators before the invention of the compass.

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Related Concepts

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1. etching: A form of printmaking that involves drawing on a metal or other material with a sharp tool and then printing from the resulting image.

2. engraved: A past participle of the verb 'engrave', used to describe something that has been engraved.

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Culture

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Engraving has been used for various purposes throughout history, including artistic expression, creating maps, and producing functional items such as seals and coins.

How to Memorize "engrain"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of pressing a sharp tool into a surface to create an image or inscription.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'engrain' with the idea of something becoming deeply ingrained or established.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Engrain in my mind' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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