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).