ingrain

US /ɪnˈɡreɪn/
UK /ɪnˈɡreɪn/
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1.

inculcar, arraigar, grabar

firmly fix or establish (a habit, belief, or attitude) in a person's mind

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The values of honesty and hard work were ingrained in him from childhood.
Los valores de honestidad y trabajo duro le fueron inculcados desde la infancia.
It's difficult to change habits that are deeply ingrained.
Es difícil cambiar hábitos que están profundamente arraigados.