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Instil

/ɪnˈstɪl/

To cause a quality to become part of someone's nature.

📖 Definitions of "Instil"

verb
  1. 1

    To cause a quality to become part of someone's nature.

    "It is important to instill discipline in a child at an early age."

  2. 2

    To pour in (medicine, for example) drop by drop.

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