Definitions
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
engrain .
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word engrains.
Examples
-
Walking is like that, it engrains the basic and the simple rules of life into your head as you push forward.
Amy Russell: Endurance: Take a Victory Lap Amy Russell 2011
-
Goldman engrains its culture from the start: recruits go through a grueling hiring process, which includes upwards of eight interviews.
What's so great about working at Goldman? - Jan. 27, 2011 2011
-
Khalid Bostan, of Turtle Wax, said: 'When it comes down, the ash engrains itself within rain droplets falling directly onto paintwork.
Home | Mail Online 2010
-
The climbing of Becky's career is always offset by Derek Smeath's pursuit, which engrains Becky's embarrassment and is highlighted by her attendance to Shopaholics Anonymous.
Moviehole 2009
-
When a bank engrains itself into the historical framework of a village, you're really going to take notice.
unknown title 2009
-
Lisbon engrains that principle into the decision making structure of the EU.
Irish Election Evert Bopp 2009
-
She started engrains with us, smiling, laughing and playing with toys.
unknown title 2009
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.