7+ Synonyms for Instill & Similar Words
Definition of 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"
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Writing tips for "instill"
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"Holy of the Holies... instill..."
Hell Razah — Lost Ark
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