Instill
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈstɪl/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Instill is a verb meaning (transitive) To cause a quality to become part of someone's nature.
Meaning
(transitive) To cause a quality to become part of someone's nature.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To pour in (medicine, for example) drop by drop.
Example Sentences
It is important to instill discipline in a child at an early age.
Word Forms
- instills
- instilling
- instilled
- instil
Synonyms for instill
Depending on context, synonyms include impress, ingrain, din, implant, infix, tincture.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include instil, inculcate, infuse, impress, ingrain, tincture.
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