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Engrained

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Deeply rooted or firmly established

When something is engrained, it means that it is deeply rooted or firmly established, often referring to beliefs, habits, or ideas. It suggests that the thing has become a deeply ingrained part of someone's character or society.

Sample Sentence:

His distrust for authority was engrained in him from a young age, as he grew up in a family that had experienced oppression.

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Part of Speech: Verb (Present Participle)

Sense: Instilling a deep or lasting impression

As a verb in the present participle form, engraining refers to the act of instilling a deep or lasting impression on someone or something. It implies the creation of a lasting mark or impact.

Sample Sentence:

The amazing performance by the young dancer engrained a sense of awe in the audience, leaving them in complete admiration.

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Part of Speech: Verb (Past Participle)

Sense: Completely soaked or penetrated

Engrained can also be used as a past participle verb, describing something that has been completely soaked or penetrated, especially by a substance.

Sample Sentence:

The red wine stain had engrained itself in the fabric, and no matter how hard she tried, it refused to come out.

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