in ‧ cul ‧ cate /ˈɪŋkʌlkeɪt $ ɪnˈkʌl-/ BrE AmE verb [transitive] formal
[ Date: 1500-1600 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: past participle of inculcare 'to tread on' , from calx 'heel' ]
to fix ideas, principles etc in someone’s mind
inculcate something in/into somebody
I try to inculcate a sense of responsibility in my children.
Not all schools manage to successfully inculcate a love of learning.
—inculcation /ˌɪŋkʌlˈkeɪʃ ə n/ noun [uncountable]