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to instill
01
to gradually establish an idea, feeling, etc. in someone's mind
Ditransitive: to instill a belief or attitude in sb
Examples
Parents aim to instill good manners in their children through consistent reminders and modeling polite behavior.
Teachers work to instill a love for reading in students by introducing them to a variety of engaging books.
02
to pour something gradually and in small doses
Transitive: to instill a liquid into sth
Examples
The doctor instructed the patient to instill eye drops into each eye twice a day to reduce inflammation.
The gardener carefully instilled fertilizer into the soil around the plants to promote healthy growth.
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