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Enlighten vs. Inculcate — What's the Difference?

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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