instill
pronunciation
How to pronounce instill in British English:
UK [ɪnˈstɪl]
How to pronounce instill in American English:
US [ɪnˈstɪl]
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- Verb:
- impart gradually
- enter drop by drop
- produce or try to produce a vivid impression of
- teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
- fill, as with a certain quality
Word Origin
- instill (v.)
- also instil, early 15c., "to introduce (liquid, feelings, etc.) little by little," from Latin instillare "put in by drops, to drop, trickle," from in- "in" (see in- (2)) + stilla "a drop" (see distill). Related: Instilled; instilling.
Example
- 1. How do we instill more social values in the industry ?
- 2. I aim to instill in them the pleasure of giving .
- 3. Reading is one of the best loves you can instill in kids .
- 4. It will take time to revamp schooling and instill values from the beginning of children 's education .
- 5. Here are a few tips to instill bullet-proof company culture throughout all company offices .