instill
gb/ɪnstˈɪl/ us/ɪnstˈɪl/
C1
Engelsk
beleplántál, belenevel, ébreszt, kelt, becseppent, cseppent
VERB
C1
FORMAL
1
beleplántál
C1
belenevel
B2
Bruksmønster:
instill [an idea/value/habit] in/into [someone]
Her parents instilled a strong work ethic in her from a young age.
A szülei már kiskorától erős munkamorált neveltek belé.
The program aims to instill healthy habits into children before they start school.
A program célja, hogy egészséges szokásokat ültessen el a gyerekekben még az iskolakezdés előtt.
Good teachers instill curiosity and confidence in their students.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
My coach instilled discipline in the team.
Az edzőm fegyelmet nevelt a csapatba.
Schools try to instill respect in students.
Az iskolák igyekeznek tiszteletet nevelni a diákokba.
Vanlig feil:
Often used with in/into + a person (e.g., instill respect in students), not for putting physical objects somewhere.
Betydning
gradually teach a value or idea
Ordkombinasjoner
instill values
|instill discipline
|instill respect
|instill a sense of responsibility
|instill good habits
|instill a love of reading
|instill pride
|instill belief
|instill the importance of
|instill awareness
Synonymer
inculcate (Very close in meaning, but often more formal and academic.)
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implant (More metaphorical; suggests placing an idea firmly in the mind.)
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drill (Emphasizes repetition and practice; can sound stricter.)
Antonymer
undermine (To weaken an idea, value, or belief rather than build it up.)
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erode (To gradually wear away a belief or attitude over time.)
Temaer
education
|parenting
|beliefs
|personal_development
Definisjon
to slowly teach someone a value or idea until they accept it
To gradually introduce an idea, attitude, or principle into someone’s mind so that it becomes firmly established.
VERB
C1
FORMAL
2
Bruksmønster:
instill [fear/confidence/hope] in [someone]
The new manager quickly instilled confidence in the team.
Az új vezető gyorsan önbizalmat ébresztett a csapatban.
Years of propaganda were designed to instill fear in the population.
Az évekig tartó propaganda célja az volt, hogy félelmet keltsen a lakosságban.
Her calm explanation helped instill hope in everyone listening.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
This success instilled confidence in me.
Ez a siker önbizalmat ébresztett bennem.
The story instilled fear in the children.
A történet félelmet keltett a gyerekekben.
Vanlig feil:
Learners may confuse instill with inspire; instill suggests a gradual or deliberate effect, often by repeated influence.
Betydning
make someone feel fear or confidence
Ordkombinasjoner
instill confidence
|instill fear
|instill hope
|instill trust
|instill doubt
|instill pride
|instill anxiety
|instill a sense of security
Synonymer
inspire (Often more positive and less deliberate; not necessarily gradual.)
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create (More general; does not imply gradual building.)
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provoke (Often used for negative reactions; suggests triggering rather than building.)
Antonymer
allay (To reduce a feeling such as fear or anxiety.)
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dispel (To make a feeling or belief disappear.)
Temaer
emotions
|communication
|psychology
Definisjon
to make someone start to feel something strongly
To cause a particular feeling—especially fear, confidence, or hope—to develop in someone.
VERB
C2
TECHNICAL
3
becseppent
B2
cseppent
B1
Bruksmønster:
instill [drops/liquid] into [an eye/ear/wound]
The nurse instilled two drops of the solution into each eye.
A nővér mindkét szemébe két-két csepp oldatot cseppentett.
After cleaning the wound, the doctor instilled an antiseptic liquid into it.
A seb kitisztítása után az orvos fertőtlenítő folyadékot cseppentett bele.
Instructions say to instill the drops at bedtime.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
Instill one drop into your eye.
Cseppentsen egy cseppet a szemébe.
The doctor instilled medicine into his ear.
Az orvos gyógyszert cseppentett a fülébe.
Vanlig feil:
This meaning is usually used in medical contexts; in everyday English people often say put in or drop in.
Betydning
put drops of liquid into something
Ordkombinasjoner
instill eye drops
|instill drops into the eye
|instill medication
|instill saline
|instill antibiotic drops
|instill into the ear
Synonymer
administer (Broader medical term; not specific to drops.)
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drip (More general and informal; focuses on the physical action.)
Antonymer
drain (To remove liquid rather than put it in.)
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extract (To take something out, especially in a medical procedure.)
Temaer
health
|medicine
Definisjon
to put liquid in drop by drop (usually medicine)
To put a liquid into something in small amounts, especially by dropping it in, as with eye drops or ear drops.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
instill
IPA
GB/ɪnstˈɪl/
US/ɪnstˈɪl/
Stavelser og trykk
in - still (2 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (still)
Bøyingsformer
Verb
- Base: instill
- 3rd Person Singular: instills, instils
- Present Participle: instilling
- Past: instilled
- Past Participle: instilled
Ordfamilie
Forms
instills
verb
instils
verb
instilling
verb
instilled
verb
Core family
instillation
noun
Related words
instil
verb C1
Uttrykk
instill confidence (in someone)
1/ɪnstˈɪl kˈɑnfədəns ˈɪn sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
formal
make someone feel confident
to help someone feel confident
Eksempler
- Clear communication helps instill confidence in customers.
- Her steady leadership instilled confidence in the whole department.
- The coach’s feedback instilled confidence in the players.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- This plan instills confidence in me.
instill fear (in someone)
1/ɪnstˈɪl fˈɪɹ ˈɪn sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
formal
make someone feel afraid
to make someone feel fear
Eksempler
- The campaign used shocking images to instill fear in voters.
- The bully tried to instill fear in younger students.
- Rumors can instill fear in a community very quickly.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- The noise instilled fear in her.
instill in
1/ɪnstˈɪl ˈɪn/
fixed phrase
formal
put an idea into someone
use this to say who gets the idea or feeling
Eksempler
- The course is designed to instill good study habits in new students.
- Her speech instilled a sense of pride in the audience.
- They tried to instill fear in him, but it didn’t work.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- My teacher instilled confidence in me.
- They instilled respect in their children.