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instilled

[ in-stild ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

infused slowly or gradually into the mind or feelings:
In some regions of the world, culturally instilled values are an enduring barrier to achieving sustainability.
put into something drop by drop:
Where a patient reacts to the instilled eye medication with dilation of the pupils, it could suggest Horner's syndrome.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of instill ( def ).

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Word History and Origins

Origin of instilled¹

instill + -ed ²( def )

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Example Sentences

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“These experiences have instilled in me an appreciation for the importance of bipartisan consensus and working toward common ground,” he told a House subcommittee in October 2017.

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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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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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Bobby Mascia, CEO and founder of Green Ridge Wealth Planning, believes that 9/11, which occurred during millennials’ formative years, is one of the first major disruptions that instilled a sense of uncertainty.

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“We instilled a fear that if you cheat, you will be found out at some time,” Sanders replied.

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instillator instinct

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