instill (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈstɪl/
Definition
instill means to cause a quality to become part of someone's nature. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
It is important to instill discipline in a child at an early age.
The lesson showed how to instill in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will instill before translating the verb.
How to Use instill
- to instill (verb pattern)
- Use the infinitive form when naming the action. — "The lesson showed when to instill."
- instill in context (usage pattern)
- Check the sentence to see who does the action. — "We studied how instill works in context."
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