instil

[ in-stil ]

verb (used with object)

, in·stilled, in·stil·ling.

1. Chiefly British. a variant of instill.

instil

/ ɪnˈstɪl /

verb

1. to introduce gradually; implant or infuse
2. rare.
   to pour in or inject in drops

Derived Forms

• inˈstilment, noun
• inˈstiller, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of instil¹

C16: from Latin instillāre to pour in a drop at a time, from stillāre to drip

Example Sentences

It can also be challenging to instil culture into the hearts and minds of new starters.

From Digiday

Thus you will be able to control his mind and to instil within his mind pure and upright desires.

From Project Gutenberg

It fills me with courage now, and will instil valour into every Irish heart until the crack of doom.

From Project Gutenberg

I will confess to you I have thought myself hitherto an abler master to instil vice than to teach virtue.

From Project Gutenberg

What monstrous ingratitude was hers, to endeavor to instil it into her from whom I expected my greatest consolation?

From Project Gutenberg

I know not how it was, but the appellation, 'my friend,' seemed to instil fresh vigour into me. '

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