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instill
verb
Fill, as with a certain quality
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ɪnˈstɪl
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verb
Fill, as with a certain quality
“The heavy traffic tinctures the air with carbon monoxide”
verb
Teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
“Inculcate values into the young generation”
verb
Produce or try to produce a vivid impression of
“Mother tried to ingrain respect for our elders in us”
verb
Enter drop by drop
“Instill medication into my eye”
verb
Impart gradually
“Her presence instilled faith into the children”
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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
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