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Meaning of instill

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

instill

Pronunciation:/ɪnˈstɪl//ɪnˈstɪl/

verb

Definitions

  1. To cause a quality to become part of someone's nature.

    Example: It is important to instill discipline in a child at an early age.

  2. To pour in (medicine, for example) drop by drop.