Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
instill
verb
/ɪnˈstɪl/
Definition
To gradually but firmly establish an idea or attitude in a person’s mind.
Examples
- Teachers aim to instill a love for reading in their students.
- Parents often try to instill values of honesty and integrity in their children.
- The workshop was designed to instill confidence in participants.
Meaning
To introduce and implant a quality or feeling in someone over time.
Synonyms
- implant
- inspire
- impart
- inculcate
- infuse
