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instill

[ in-stil ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

, in·stilled, in·stil·ling.

to infuse slowly or gradually into the mind or feelings; insinuate; inject:
to instill courtesy in a child.
Synonyms: introduce, inculcate
to put in drop by drop.

Origin of instill¹

First recorded in 1525–35; from Latin instillāre, equivalent to in- in- ² + stillāre “to drip”; distill

Their playful exhibitions are often meant to be interactive and instill a childlike sense of joy in the viewer.

By working together on this capsule collection, we hope to instill a sense of power, confidence and beauty in women everywhere.

They instill a macho culture right from the start of childhood.

For me, this child epitomizes the value of early schooling, the way it can instill a love of learning.

Just the words “airport” and “sushi” together are enough to instill fear in the seasoned flier.

If the disease is of such a nature as to instill fear in the minds of observers, so much the better; but that is unnecessary.

The sentiment they instill is of more value than any thought they may contain.

And first his endeavours have ever been, and they cease not yet to instill a belief in the mind of Man, there is no God at all.

An attempt was also made each Sunday to instill into the minds of the people something of the sacredness of the day.

The words foretell, distill, instill and fulfill, retain the ll of their primitives.

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