Instill Definition & Meaning
instill
- verb
- impart gradually; "Her presence instilled faith into the children"; "transfuse love of music into the students"
- enter drop by drop; "instill medication into my eye"
- produce or try to produce a vivid impression of; "Mother tried to ingrain respect for our elders in us"
- teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions; "inculcate values into the young generation"
- fill, as with a certain quality; "The heavy traffic tinctures the air with carbon monoxide"
"Instill" in song lyrics
See how instill is used in real songs:
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"Holy of the Holies... instill..."
Hell Razah — Lost Ark
Words that rhyme with instill
Usage tips for "instill"
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