Ingrain vs. Engrain
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Difference Between Ingrain and Engrain
Ingrainverb
To make something deeply part of something else, either literally or figuratively.
The dirt was deeply ingrained in the carpet.The lessons I learned at school were firmly ingrained in my mind.Engrainverb
alternative spelling of ingrain
Ingrainadjective
Dyed with grain, or kermes.
Ingrainadjective
Dyed before manufacture; said of the material of a textile fabric; hence, in general, thoroughly inwrought; forming an essential part of the substance.
Ingrainnoun
An ingrain fabric, such as a carpet.
Ingrainverb
thoroughly work in;
His hands were grained with dirtADVERTISEMENT
Ingrainverb
produce or try to produce a vivid impression of;
Mother tried to ingrain respect for our elders in us
