Instill Definition

instil
instilled, instilling, instills, instils
verb
instilled, instilling, instills
To introduce by gradual, persistent efforts; implant.
American Heritage
To put in drop by drop.
Webster's New World
To put (an idea, principle, feeling, etc.) in or into little by little; impart gradually.
Webster's New World
To cause a quality to become part of someone's nature.
It is important to instill discipline in a child at an early age.
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Origin of Instill

  • Middle English instillen from Latin īnstīllāre in- into in–2 stīllāre to drip, drop (from stīlla drop)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin īnstillō.

    From Wiktionary

Instill Sentence Examples

  • This will help to instill good habits that will last a lifetime.

  • The company's approach is to instill passion toward continual improvement in its clients by recognizing what is truly achievable.

  • Viewing a great work of art and seeing hidden meanings in the imagery will inspire depth of thought and instill a capacity to appreciate the beauty and wonder of the world.

  • Our psalms and hymns should instill courage, determination and steadfast loyalty in our hearts.

  • The scented storybook is ideal for preschoolers who are just learning about the holiday and it is certain to instill fond memories with scents of mint, gingerbread, pine and apple pie.

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Words Starting With

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Words Ending With

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