Instil vs. Instill: What's the Difference?
Instil and Instill Definitions
Instil
To introduce by gradual, persistent efforts; implant
"Morality ... may be instilled into their minds" (Thomas Jefferson).
Instill
To introduce by gradual, persistent efforts; implant
"Morality ... may be instilled into their minds" (Thomas Jefferson).
Instil
To pour in (medicine, for example) drop by drop.
Instill
To pour in (medicine, for example) drop by drop.
Instil
Standard spelling of from2=Ireland
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Instill
To cause a quality to become part of someone's nature.
It is important to instill discipline in a child at an early age.
Instil
Same as instill.
Instill
To pour in (medicine, for example) drop by drop.
Instil
Enter drop by drop;
Instill medication into my eye
Instill
To drop in; to pour in drop by drop.
That starlight dewsAll silently their tears of love instill.
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Instill
To infuse (knowledge or attitudes) into the mind of another, slowly or gradually; to impart gradually; to cause to be imbibed.
How hast thou instilledThy malice into thousands.
Instill
Impart gradually;
Her presence instilled faith into the children
Transfuse love of music into the students
Instill
Enter drop by drop;
Instill medication into my eye
Instill
Produce or try to produce a vivid impression of;
Mother tried to ingrain respect for our elders in us
Instill
Teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions;
Inculcate values into the young generation
Instill
Fill, as with a certain quality;
The heavy traffic tinctures the air with carbon monoxide
