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instil

in·stil
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-stil]
    • /ɪnˈstɪl/
    • /ɪnˈstɪl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-stil]
    • /ɪnˈstɪl/

Definitions of instil word

  • abbreviation INSTIL instill. 1
  • noun instil Alternative spelling of instill. 1
  • verb instil If you instil an idea or feeling in someone, especially over a period of time, you make them think it or feel it. 0
  • verb instil to introduce gradually; implant or infuse 0
  • verb instil to pour in or inject in drops 0
See all 5 definitions of instil

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Parts of speech for Instil

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Instil

instil popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

instil usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for instil

verb instil

  • impart — to make known; tell; relate; disclose: to impart a secret.
  • implant — to put or fix firmly: to implant sound principles in a child's mind.
  • inculcate — to implant by repeated statement or admonition; teach persistently and earnestly (usually followed by upon or in): to inculcate virtue in the young.
  • introduce — to present (a person) to another so as to make acquainted.
  • teach — to impart knowledge of or skill in; give instruction in: She teaches mathematics. Synonyms: coach.
All 33 Synonyms of instil

Antonyms for instil

verb instil

  • take out — the act of taking.
  • leave alone — separate, apart, or isolated from others: I want to be alone.
  • neglect — to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
  • dislodge — to remove or force out of a particular place: to dislodge a stone with one's foot.
  • halt — to falter, as in speech, reasoning, etc.; be hesitant; stumble.
All 7 Antonyms of instil

Top questions with instil

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