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instill

[ in-stil ]

verb (used with object)

instilled, instilling.
  1. to infuse slowly or gradually into the mind or feelings; insinuate; inject:

    to instill courtesy in a child.

    Synonyms: ,

  2. to put in drop by drop.


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Other Word Forms

  • ·پ· noun
  • ·پ·Գ noun
  • ··پ verb (used with object)
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Word History and Origins

Origin of instill1

First recorded in 1525–35; from Latin Բپ, equivalent to in- in- 2 + پ “to drip”; distill
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Exchanging honest feedback is one of the things that was instilled in them from their father, the Gilroys say.

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From their inception in the 19th century, these schools explicitly sought to eradicate Indigenous culture and instill in Native peoples the language and mores of white settlers.

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Accountability and discipline, we’re looking to instill discipline in this football program and take care of the little things to the best of our ability, to help them grow as men.

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The Ohio native and Cleveland Cavaliers alum added: “It’s an opportunity to recognize the powerful impact of role models who instill confidence, inspire dreams, and show kids that they, too, can achieve greatness.”

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He was played by Woon-A-Tai, who calls him "a brilliant instructor who instilled a lot of confidence in us", while also making gun safety a top priority.

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