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instil

[ in-stil ]

verb (used with object)

instilled, instilling.
  1. Chiefly British. a variant of instill.


instil

/ ɪˈɪ /

verb

  1. to introduce gradually; implant or infuse
  2. rare.
    to pour in or inject in drops
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Derived Forms

  • ˈپ, noun
  • ˈپԳ, noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of instil1

C16: from Latin Բپ to pour in a drop at a time, from پ to drip
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"That's exactly what the White House wants - to instil fear in people and make them leave," he said.

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Amid public uproar, the president said towards the end of last year that "we are going to stop the abductions", while advising parents to instil good values in their children.

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The result was a bitter dispute, at a time when the company was trying to instil a new working culture, and Mr Ortberg had promised to "reset" relations with its employees.

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Amorim must deal with this and try to instil a new way of playing into his squad – and, as he knows, win some matches.

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New Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh was backed to instil some fight into his squad - but not literally - after his side had a mass rumble with big rivals the Las Vegas Raiders.

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