instill

[in-stil]

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verb (used with object)

to infuse slowly or gradually into the mind or feelings; insinuate; inject: to instill courtesy in a child.
to put in drop by drop.

Origin of instill

1525–35; < Latin instillāre, equivalent to in- in-² + stillāre to drip; see distill

Related formsin·still·er, nounin·still·ment, nounpre·in·still, verb (used with object)

Can be confusedinstall instill

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1. inculcate, introduce.

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Examples from the Web for instill

Contemporary Examples

Their playful exhibitions are often meant to be interactive and instill a childlike sense of joy in the viewer.
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Sara Sayed
September 22, 2014
By working together on this capsule collection, we hope to instill a sense of power, confidence and beauty in women everywhere.
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The Fashion Beast Team
May 22, 2014
They instill a macho culture right from the start of childhood.
Game of Thrones’ Sibel Kekilli Discusses Shae’s Treachery at the Trial of Tyrion Lannister
Marlow Stern
May 13, 2014
For me, this child epitomizes the value of early schooling, the way it can instill a love of learning.
All Kids Want a Head Start
Eleanor Clift
February 13, 2014
Just the words “airport” and “sushi” together are enough to instill fear in the seasoned flier.
Delayed? The Best Airport Restaurants to Eat at This Thanksgiving
Brandy Zadrozny
November 27, 2013

Historical Examples

It was not the purpose to instill the idea that this work was one of charity.
The Wonder Island Boys: Conquest of the Savages
Roger Thompson Finlay
But the right way to do it is to instill the idea of collaboration.
The Armed Forces Officer
U. S. Department of Defense
It was what he had been trying to instill ever since he had been made the captain of the team.
Baseball Joe, Captain of the Team
Lester Chadwick
This will hide your nakedness, instill in you a sense of true modesty.
Do Unto Others
Mark Clifton
Jorden's heart ached with longing to instill some kind of joy into him.
The Colonists
Raymond F. Jones

Word Origin and History for instill

v.

also instil, early 15c., "to introduce (liquid, feelings, etc.) little by little," from Latin instillare "put in by drops, to drop, trickle," from in- "in" (see in- (2)) + stilla "a drop" (see distill). Related: Instilled; instilling.

instill in Medicine

instill

(ĭn-stĭl′)

To pour in drop by drop.

Related formsin′stil•la′tion (ĭn′stə-lā′shən) n.

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Examples from the Web for instill

Contemporary Examples

Their playful exhibitions are often meant to be interactive and instill a childlike sense of joy in the viewer.

By working together on this capsule collection, we hope to instill a sense of power, confidence and beauty in women everywhere.

The​y ​instill a macho culture right from the start of childhood.

For me, this child epitomizes the value of early schooling, the way it can instill a love of learning.

Just the words “airport” and “sushi” together are enough to instill fear in the seasoned flier.

Historical Examples

It was not the purpose to instill the idea that this work was one of charity.

But the right way to do it is to instill the idea of collaboration.

It was what he had been trying to instill ever since he had been made the captain of the team.

This will hide your nakedness, instill in you a sense of true modesty.

Jorden's heart ached with longing to instill some kind of joy into him.

Word Origin and History for instill

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instill

Origin of instill

They instill a macho culture right from the start of childhood.