Instil: meaning, definitions and examples

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instil

 

[ ษชnหˆstษชl ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น instilar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคพเคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช einflรถรŸen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menanamkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฟั€ะพะฒะฐะดะถัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wpoiฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆณจๅ…ฅใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท instiller

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ instilar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aลŸฤฑlamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃผ์ž…ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุฑุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vลกtรญpit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vtesnaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Œ่พ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vcepljati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ innstilla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตะฝะณั–ะทัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒฆแƒฌแƒ”แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tรถkmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.