Instill

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈstɪl/

Definitions of instill

verb to gradually but firmly establish (an idea or attitude) in a person's mind

Example Sentences

A1 Parents instill good manners in their children from a young age.

A2 Teachers work to instill a love of learning in their students.

B1 The coach instilled a sense of teamwork and dedication in the players.

B2 Her passion for art was instilled in her by her grandmother, who was a talented painter.

C1 The mentor's guidance instilled a sense of confidence and self-belief in the young entrepreneur.

C2 Through years of practice and dedication, he was able to instill a deep understanding of the subject in his students.

Examples of instill in a Sentence

formal It is important for parents to instill good values in their children from a young age.

informal My grandmother always tried to instill in me the importance of hard work.

slang I'm trying to instill some chill vibes in this party.

figurative The coach worked hard to instill a sense of teamwork in the players.

Grammatical Forms of instill

• past tense: instilled
• plural: instills
• comparative: more instill
• superlative: most instill
• present tense: instill
• future tense: will instill
• perfect tense: have instilled
• continuous tense: is instilling
• singular: instill
• positive degree: instill
• infinitive: to instill
• gerund: instilling
• participle: instilled

Origin and Evolution of instill

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'instill' originated from the Latin word 'instillare', meaning 'to drop in, to pour in'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'instill' has retained its original meaning of slowly adding or introducing something, but it has also expanded to encompass the idea of gradually imparting knowledge or values to someone.