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instil

[ in-stil ]

verb (used with object)

instilled, instilling.
  1. Chiefly British. a variant of instill.


instil

/ ɪˈɪ /

verb

  1. to introduce gradually; implant or infuse
  2. rare.
    to pour in or inject in drops
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈپ, noun
  • ˈپԳ, noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of instil1

C16: from Latin Բپ to pour in a drop at a time, from پ to drip
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Example Sentences

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Manager Tyler Halliday says that taking away the "payment barrier" makes the space accessible for everyone and instils a sense of ownership.

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It is not solely practised for combat or fighting; it also serves to instil discipline, build strength and develop self-defence skills.

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Interim manager Cushing was brought back to the club to try to instil some stability and there were positive signs, but ultimately he did not have enough time to turn things around.

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"That's exactly what the White House wants - to instil fear in people and make them leave," he said.

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Amid public uproar, the president said towards the end of last year that "we are going to stop the abductions", while advising parents to instil good values in their children.

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