instill

[ in-stil ]

/ ɪnˈstɪl /

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

to put in drop by drop.

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

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

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Very often in girls' clubs the charitable impulse is strong and may be so led as to instill a very thoughtful sympathy for others.
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He will instill courage and patience into the souls of noble and true patriots, and teach them not to despair.
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The officers must have the will to enforce it, and its vigorous enforcement must instill subordination in the soldiers.
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“The Prize for Youthful Obedience” endeavored to instill a love for animals, and to promote obedient habits.
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[ ĭn-stĭl′ ]

To pour in drop by drop.

in′stil•la′tion (ĭn′stə-lā′shən) n.