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Meaning of instill
to teach or introduce someone to an idea, attitude, or skill, especially gradually or gently
Etymology of instill
The word "instill" comes from the Old French word "instiller", which is derived from the Latin words "in" (meaning "into") and "stilare" (meaning "to drop" or "to trickle"), and has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the act of introducing or teaching something to someone, as well as the introduction of a substance into the body
Synonyms
implant
inspire
teach
educate
train
instruct
indoctrinate
inculcate
infuse
inspire
motivate
influence
persuade
convince
impress
imbue
sow
plant
nurture
foster
cultivate
promote
encourage
instigate
provoke
arouse
awaken
kindle
ignite
spark
stimulate
animate
energize
invigorate
galvanize
activate
animate
vivify
Definitions
- To teach someone a skill, attitude, or idea, especially gradually or gently
- To introduce a feeling or idea into someone's mind, especially in a gradual or subtle way
- To introduce a liquid or gas into a part of the body, especially the eye
Usage Examples
- The teacher tried to instill a love of reading in her students
- The coach instilled confidence in the young player
- The doctor instilled medicine into the patient's eye
Antonyms
discourage
dishearten
dismay
depress
demotivate
demoralize
undermine
erode
destroy
extinguish
quench
suppress
stifle
smother
suffocate
negate
nullify
cancel
abolish
eliminate
remove
extract
withdraw
retract
rescind