Definition of instills

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  • instills is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • instills is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • instills is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of instills

  • fill, as with a certain quality (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. impregnate
    2. infuse
    3. tincture
  • impart gradually (verb)

    Examples

    1. Her presence instilled faith into the children

    Synonyms

    1. transfuse
  • enter drop by drop (verb)

    Examples

    1. instill medication into my eye

    Synonyms

    1. instil
  • produce or try to produce a vivid impression of (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. impress
    2. ingrain
  • teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. inculcate
    2. infuse

See definition of instills in Merriam Webster