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- [in-stil]
- /ɪnˈstɪl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-stil]
- /ɪnˈstɪl/
Definitions of instilling word
- verb with object instilling to infuse slowly or gradually into the mind or feelings; insinuate; inject: to instill courtesy in a child. 1
- verb with object instilling to put in drop by drop. 1
- noun instilling Present participle of instill. 1
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Origin of instilling
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin instillāre, equivalent to in- in-2 + stillāre to drip; see distill
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Parts of speech for Instilling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
instilling 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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