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    in·still
    /inˈstil/

    verb

    • 1. gradually but firmly establish (an idea or attitude, especially a desirable one) in a person's mind: "how do we instill a sense of rightness in today's youth?"
    • 2. put (a substance) into something in the form of liquid drops: "she was told how to instill eye drops"

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  3. Instil means to put a feeling, idea, or principle gradually into someone's mind, so that it has a strong influence on the way that person thinks or behaves. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, see sample sentences and find out how to say it in other languages.

  4. Instill means to put a feeling, idea, or principle gradually into someone’s mind, so that it has a strong influence on the way the person lives. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, see synonyms and antonyms, and hear the pronunciation.

  5. Instill means to impart gradually or to cause to enter drop by drop. Learn the synonyms, examples, history, and usage of this verb from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  6. Instill definition: to infuse slowly or gradually into the mind or feelings; insinuate; inject. See examples of INSTILL used in a sentence.

  7. Instil means to gradually put an idea or attitude into somebody's mind. Learn how to use this verb with examples, synonyms and word origin.

  8. Instil means to introduce gradually or implant an idea or feeling in someone. It is also spelled as instill in American English. See pronunciation, word frequency, collocations, and translations of instil.

  9. Instil means to put or impress something in someone's mind or character. It is the British spelling of instill, which is the American spelling. Learn more about the word, its origin, and its usage examples.

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