Instill

Word INSTILL
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Hyphenation in still
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Definitions and meanings of "Instill"

What do we mean by instill?

To introduce by gradual, persistent efforts; implant. transitive verb

To pour in (medicine, for example) drop by drop. transitive verb

To drop in; to pour in drop by drop. transitive verb

To infuse (knowledge or attitudes) into the mind of another, slowly or gradually; to impart gradually; to cause to be imbibed. transitive verb

To cause a quality to become part of someone's nature. verb

To pour in (medicine, for example) drop by drop. verb

Produce or try to produce a vivid impression of verb

Enter drop by drop verb

Impart gradually verb

Fill, as with a certain quality verb

Teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions verb

To cause a quality to become part of someone's nature.

To pour in (medicine, for example) drop by drop.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Instill

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The word "instill" in example sentences

Explainer "quoted a line from the Quran in translation along with a note explaining that the word instill was misspelled in the original. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Because, you know what, I think your parents kind of instill that in you. ❋ Unknown (2008)

To do that, he needs to find a talented performer who has a sound work ethic, which he said is something he wants to "instill" in the competition. ❋ By LYNN ELBER (2011)

Some interesting Dubya-only pronunciations, which may also explain the usage of "instill" instead of "install", West Point, New York, Dec. 9, 2008 ❋ Unknown (2009)

He reported that the various branches of the Iranian military had no tradition of cooperation because the Shah wanted to keep them in isolation from each other, and we could do little to instill collaboration. ❋ Walter F. Mondale (2010)

Eugene Debs, the principal leader of the Socialist Party at the turn of the century, declared it his mission to “plant benevolence in the heart of stone, instill the love of sobriety into the putrid mind of debauchery, and create industry out of idleness.” ❋ Thaddeus Russell (2010)

It felt like the seiki that I had helped instill in my son years ago in our home when he was suffering from bronchitis. ❋ PhD Bradford Keeney (2010)

They make you feel important and instill you with power. ❋ PhD Bradford Keeney (2010)

Helping set up an investment in a mutual fund is a better gift if you aim to provide something that will grow in value, and instill savings savvy. ❋ Unknown (2011)

It is a cognitive behavioral therapy program designed for those in lock up to be reeducated “… socially, morally, and behaviorally, to instill appropriate goals, motivations, and values.” ([email protected]) The next step is education and job training. ❋ Unknown (2009)

That did nothing except make the bill worse and instill doubt about the ability of Obama to work across the aisle. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"Leo has to instill confidence that he has control of the place and has a plan." ❋ Ben Worthen (2011)

But I think they are rather intended to instill in us a sensitivity to when and how we should reply to a person. ❋ Ben Hobrink (2011)

I wanted Janet to trust me so I could instill new habits into her life. ❋ Janet Jackson (2011)

It's an 11 week program called "11 Weeks to Move it and Lose It" and its designed to instill lifestyle, exercise and eating habits that extend long into 2011 and beyond and is easy to find at www.doctoroz.com. ❋ M.D. Mehmet Oz (2011)

Vending trucks have been a nuisance at some other Bay Area school districts trying to instill better eating habits. ❋ Bobby White (2011)

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