ground in

verb

grounded in; grounding in; grounds in

transitive verb

: to give (someone) basic knowledge about

The class helped ground them in scientific method.

Examples of ground in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Decisions grounded in clear values and long-term strategy remain resilient even when circumstances evolve. — Nick Leighton, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Once its refurbishment is complete, the Camp Nou is expected to be one of the best grounds in Europe — those at the club hope this will be in time for the 2028 final — and certainly the one with the biggest capacity, at around 105,000 people. — Pol Ballús, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

As consumers become more selective, premium positioning grounded in credible product differentiation continues to work. — Li Jun, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Talarico, a former school teacher and Presbyterian seminarian serving his fourth term in the Texas House of Representatives, made waves in national politics through a combination of progressive values grounded in religious doctrine. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ground in

• bounden