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instill

in·still

instill

 
pronunciation:
ihn stIl
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: instills, instilling, instilled
definition: to implant gradually in someone's mind or feelings.
They instilled a sense of honor in their children.
 
similar words:
strike
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derivation: instillment (n.)
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