Instill: meaning, definitions and examples

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instill

[ ɪnˈstɪl ]

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teaching

Gradually but firmly establish (an idea or attitude, especially a desirable one) in a person's mind.

Synonyms

impart, implant, infuse, ingrain

Examples of usage

He sought to instill good manners in them.
The teachers instilled a love of learning in their students.
She worked hard to instill a sense of responsibility in her children.

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fear

Gradually but firmly establish (a feeling of fear or anxiety) in a person's mind.

Synonyms

imbue, induce, inoculate

Examples of usage

The horror movie instilled a sense of dread in the audience.
The traumatic experience instilled a deep fear in her.

Translations

Translations of the word "instill" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incutir

🇮🇳 प्रेरित करना

🇩🇪 einflößen

🇮🇩 menanamkan

🇺🇦 вселяти

🇵🇱 wpajać

🇯🇵 植え付ける

🇫🇷 inculquer

🇪🇸 inculcar

🇹🇷 aşılamak

🇰🇷 주입하다

🇸🇦 يغرس

🇨🇿 vštípit

🇸🇰 vštiepiť

🇨🇳 灌输

🇸🇮 vdihniti

🇮🇸 innræta

🇰🇿 сіңдіру

🇬🇪 ჩანერგვა

🇦🇿 aşılamak

🇲🇽 inculcar

Word origin

The word 'instill' originated from the Latin word 'instillare', which means 'to drop in' or 'to pour in'. It first appeared in English in the early 16th century. The concept of instilling ideas or attitudes gradually has been a key aspect of education and personal development throughout history.