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Instil vs. Instill

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

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.
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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.

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
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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

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