English dictionary
instill
verbPronunciation
ɪnˈstɪl
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- fill, as with a certain quality
verb
- teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
verb
- produce or try to produce a vivid impression of
verb
- enter drop by drop
verb
- impart gradually
Example sentences
The heavy traffic tinctures the air with carbon monoxide
inculcate values into the young generation
Mother tried to ingrain respect for our elders in us
instill medication into my eye
Her presence instilled faith into the children
transfuse love of music into the students