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instill

verb

/ɪnˈstɪl/

Meaning

to gradually but firmly establish an idea, attitude, or habit in someone's mind

Parents try to instill good values in their children.

impart, implant, inculcate, introduce, nurture

eradicate, remove, eliminate

instill confidence, instill discipline, instill values, instill hope

to carry out a task badly or carelessly

To make or become united, uniform, or whole.

to speak to God or a deity; to hope earnestly

to attract and hold the attention of someone; to charm or captivate

to bring or come to an end; to stop doing something

to continue longer than; to endure beyond someone or something else