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to instill

verbformal/ĩkuˈtiɾ/medium

in·cu·tir

Definition

To cause to penetrate, inspire, or implant (a feeling, idea, quality) in someone.
The teacher managed to instill in the students a love for reading.
His demeanor instilled respect in all present.
Common collocations
to instill respectto instill fearto instill confidence

Etymology

Do latim 'incutere' (bater dentro, inspirar).

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