Definition of Instill

to slowly cause a person to develop a feeling or attitude

Examples of Instill in a sentence

The detective tried to instill fear in the suspect by telling him about the dangers of prison.  🔊

As a teacher, I am always eager to find ways to instill a love of learning in my students.  🔊

The leader hopes to instill voters with a passion for reorganizing the government.  🔊

In a relationship, you have to be reliable in order to instill trust in your partner.  🔊

Good parents will try and instill a strong sense of self-esteem in their children.  🔊

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