ingrain

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb thoroughly work in
  2. verb produce or try to produce a vivid impression of

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English engreynen, from the French phrase en grain; reinforced by the phrase (dyed) in grain. See grain.

In classic literature

Synonyms

grain

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