Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
instilled
verb
/ɪnˈstɪld/
Definition
To introduce or inject an idea, feeling, or value gradually into someone’s mind or character.
Examples
- Her parents instilled a love of reading in her from a young age.
- He instilled confidence in his team by encouraging them to take on new challenges.
- The teacher hoped to instill a sense of curiosity in her students.
Meaning
Instilled means to establish a belief, principle, or quality in someone so that it becomes a fundamental part of their thinking or behavior.
Synonyms
- implanted
- introduced
- injected
- inspired
- inculcated
