What does instill mean?

v. To teach or inspire someone to have a particular feeling, belief, or behavior over time.

instill

🇺🇸 /ɪnˈstɪl/ 🇬🇧 /ɪnˈstɪl/

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To teach or inspire someone to have a particular feeling, belief, or behavior over time.

The teacher worked hard to instill a love of reading in her students.

To teach or inspire someone to have a particular feeling, belief, or behavior over time.

3rd Present instills

Past instilled

Perfect instilled

Progressive instilling