Ingrain vs. Engrain

Ingrain vs. Engrain — Is There a Difference?
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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 dirt
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Ingrainverb

produce or try to produce a vivid impression of;

Mother tried to ingrain respect for our elders in us