\In*cul"cate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Inculcated}; p.
pr. & vb. n. {Inculcating}.] [L. inculcatus, p. p. of
inculcare to tread on; pref. in- in, on + calcare to tread,
fr. calx the heel; perh. akin to E. heel. Cf. 2d {Calk},
{Heel}.]
To teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions;
to urge on the mind; as, Christ inculcates on his followers
humility.
      The most obvious and necessary duties of life they have
      not yet had authority enough to enforce and inculcate
      upon men's minds.                        --S. Clarke.
Syn: To instill; infuse; implant; engraft; impress.