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in·still
 instill
- pronunciation:
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stIl
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
instilled, instilling, instills |
| definition: |
to implant gradually in someone's mind or feelings.
They instilled a sense of honor in their children.
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| related words: |
impress, insinuate |
| derivation: |
instillment (n.) |
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