instill (Meaning)

Wordnet

instill (v)

impart gradually

enter drop by drop

produce or try to produce a vivid impression of

teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions

fill, as with a certain quality

Webster

instill (v. t.)

To drop in; to pour in drop by drop; hence, to impart gradually; to infuse slowly; to cause to be imbibed.

instill Sentence Examples

  1. The teacher instilled a love of learning in her students.
  2. The parents instilled strong moral values in their children.
  3. The coach instilled a winning spirit in his team.
  4. The mentor instilled confidence and ambition in her protégé.
  5. The experience instilled within her a deep sense of compassion.
  6. The inspirational speaker instilled motivation in her audience.
  7. The training instilled in him the necessary skills and knowledge.
  8. The culture instilled a respect for tradition in its members.
  9. The journey instilled in them a newfound appreciation for life.
  10. The crisis instilled a sense of urgency and resilience in the community.

FAQs About the word instill

impart gradually, enter drop by drop, produce or try to produce a vivid impression of, teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions, fill, as with a

embed, root, breed,plant, inculcate,implant, drive, sow, lodge, entrench

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The teacher instilled a love of learning in her students.

The parents instilled strong moral values in their children.

The coach instilled a winning spirit in his team.

The mentor instilled confidence and ambition in her protégé.