Instil: meaning, definitions and examples
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instil
[ ษชnหstษชl ]
teaching or encouraging
To instil means to gradually but firmly establish an idea or attitude in a person's mind. It often refers to the process of imparting knowledge or values over time, ensuring that they take root and influence behavior.
Synonyms
encourage, implant, infuse, inspire
Examples of usage
- Teachers work hard to instil a love of reading in their students.
- Parents instil values of honesty and integrity in their children.
- The coach aims to instil confidence in the team's abilities.
Translations
Translations of the word "instil" in other languages:
๐ต๐น instilar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคกเคพเคฒเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช einflรถรen
๐ฎ๐ฉ menanamkan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะฟัะพะฒะฐะดะถัะฒะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ wpoiฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆณจๅ ฅใใ
๐ซ๐ท instiller
๐ช๐ธ instilar
๐น๐ท aลฤฑlamak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฃผ์ ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบุฑุณ
๐จ๐ฟ vลกtรญpit
๐ธ๐ฐ vtesnaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ็่พ
๐ธ๐ฎ vcepljati
๐ฎ๐ธ innstilla
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตะฝะณัะทั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแฆแฌแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tรถkmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ instilar
Etymology
The word 'instil' comes from the late Middle English word 'instillan', which combines 'in-' (meaning 'into') with 'stille' or 'stilla' (meaning 'to drip, drop, or instill'). This reflects the process of a gradual and gentle introduction of ideas or values, similar to the act of dripping liquid drop by drop. The term was further influenced by the Latin 'instillare', which means 'to drop in'. The evolution of the word highlights its connotation of patience and persistence, as well as the importance of careful nurturing in the development of knowledge and behavior.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #26,422, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 26419 clouding
- 26420 inextricable
- 26421 finalize
- 26422 instil
- 26423 interactivity
- 26424 matt
- 26425 flail
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