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instil
[ in-stil ]
instil
/ ɪnˈstɪl /
verb
- to introduce gradually; implant or infuse
- rare.to pour in or inject in drops
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Derived Forms
- inˈstilment, noun
- inˈstiller, noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of instil1
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Example Sentences
It can also be challenging to instil culture into the hearts and minds of new starters.
Thus you will be able to control his mind and to instil within his mind pure and upright desires.
It fills me with courage now, and will instil valour into every Irish heart until the crack of doom.
I will confess to you I have thought myself hitherto an abler master to instil vice than to teach virtue.
What monstrous ingratitude was hers, to endeavor to instil it into her from whom I expected my greatest consolation?
I know not how it was, but the appellation, 'my friend,' seemed to instil fresh vigour into me. '
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