word
Instill
Ih-NSTIHL
/ˌɪˈnstɪl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
instill
Dictionary meaning
Fill, as with a certain quality.
Examples
- Instill medication into my eye.
- The parents tried by to instill patience in their children by example.
Synonyms: tincture
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