Instil vs. Instill

Instil vs. Instill — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Instil and Instill

Instilverb

alternative spelling of instill

Instillverb

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

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

Instilverb

enter drop by drop;

instill medication into my eye

Instillverb

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

Instillverb

impart gradually;

Her presence instilled faith into the childrentransfuse love of music into the students

Instillverb

enter drop by drop;

instill medication into my eye
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Instillverb

produce or try to produce a vivid impression of;

Mother tried to ingrain respect for our elders in us

Instillverb

teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions;

inculcate values into the young generation

Instillverb

fill, as with a certain quality;

The heavy traffic tinctures the air with carbon monoxide