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instill
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/ɪnˈstɪl/
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/ɪnˈstɪl/
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instill
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instilled
Past Simple
instilled
Past Participle
instilling
ing-form
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/ɪnˈstɪl/
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/ɪnˈstɪl/
Translations
inculquer
Sens figuré : faire naître ou renforcer progressivement une idée, une attitude ou une qualité.
The teacher aimed to instill a love of reading in her students.
L'enseignante cherchait à inculquer le goût de la lecture à ses élèves.
instiller
Sens concret, notamment médical ou technique : introduire un liquide lentement, goutte à goutte.
The doctor instilled the medication into the patient's eye.
Le médecin a instillé le médicament dans l'œil du patient.
Definitions
To gradually but firmly establish an idea or attitude in a person's mind.
The teacher aimed to instill a love of reading in her students.
To introduce a liquid slowly into something, often drop by drop.
The doctor instilled the medication into the patient's eye.
Synonyms
implant
inspire
infuse
introduce
inculcate
teach
indoctrinate
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