Enlighten vs. Inculcate — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Enlighten and Inculcate
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Enlighten
To give spiritual or intellectual insight to
"Enlighten the people generally, and tyranny and oppression of body and mind will vanish like evil spirits at the dawn of day" (Thomas Jefferson).
Inculcate
To impress (something) upon the mind of another by frequent instruction or repetition; instill
Inculcating sound principles.
Enlighten
To give information to; inform or instruct.
Inculcate
To teach (others) by frequent instruction or repetition; indoctrinate
Inculcate the young with a sense of duty.
Enlighten
(transitive) To supply with light.
The sun enlightens the Earth.
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Inculcate
(transitive) To teach by repeated instruction.
Enlighten
To make something clear to (someone); to give knowledge or understanding to.
Inculcate
(transitive) To induce understanding or a particular sentiment in a person or persons.
Enlighten
To supply with light; to illuminate; as, the sun enlightens the earth.
His lightnings enlightened the world.
Inculcate
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.
Enlighten
To make clear to the intellect or conscience; to shed the light of truth and knowledge upon; to furnish with increase of knowledge; to instruct; as, to enlighten the mind or understanding.
The conscience enlightened by the Word and Spirit of God.
Inculcate
Teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions;
Inculcate values into the young generation
Enlighten
Make understand;
Can you enlighten me--I don't understand this proposal
Enlighten
Give spiritual insight to; in religion
Enlighten
Make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear;
Could you clarify these remarks?
Clear up the question of who is at fault
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