verb
ingrain
Ingrain (verb) means to dye something with a colour that will not fade or wash out.
verb
1
To dye something with a colour that will not fade or wash out.
2
To fix a habit, belief or quality so firmly that it becomes hard to change.
"The dirt was deeply ingrained in the carpet."
"The lessons I learned at school were firmly ingrained in my mind."
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Etymology
Inherited from Middle English engreynen, from the French phrase en grain; reinforced by the phrase (dyed) in grain. See grain.
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What is the meaning of ingrain?
"ingrain" (verb) means to dye something with a colour that will not fade or wash out.
What is another word for ingrain?
Other words for "ingrain" include instill, impress, grain.
What are the different meanings of ingrain?
"ingrain" has 2 main meanings: 1. To dye something with a colour that will not fade or wash out; 2. To fix a habit, belief or quality so firmly that it becomes hard to change.
