American English pronunciation
How to pronounce instills
IPA transcription: [,ɪns'tɪlz]
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Verb
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produce or try to produce a vivid impression of
“Mother tried to ingrain respect for our elders in us”
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teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
“inculcate values into the young generation”
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impart gradually
“Her presence instilled faith into the children”
“transfuse love of music into the students”
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enter drop by drop
“instill medication into my eye”
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fill, as with a certain quality
“The heavy traffic tinctures the air with carbon monoxide”