instill
gb/ɪnstˈɪl/ us/ɪnstˈɪl/
C1
Inglês
beleplántál, belenevel, ébreszt, kelt, becseppent, cseppent
VERBO
C1
FORMAL
1
beleplántál
C1
belenevel
B2
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Erro comum:
Often used with in/into + a person (e.g., instill respect in students), not for putting physical objects somewhere.
Significado
gradually teach a value or idea
Colocações
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
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
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.)
Temas
education
|parenting
|beliefs
|personal_development
Definição
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.
VERBO
C1
FORMAL
2
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse instill with inspire; instill suggests a gradual or deliberate effect, often by repeated influence.
Significado
make someone feel fear or confidence
Colocações
instill confidence
|instill fear
|instill hope
|instill trust
|instill doubt
|instill pride
|instill anxiety
|instill a sense of security
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
allay (To reduce a feeling such as fear or anxiety.)
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dispel (To make a feeling or belief disappear.)
Temas
emotions
|communication
|psychology
Definição
to make someone start to feel something strongly
To cause a particular feeling—especially fear, confidence, or hope—to develop in someone.
VERBO
C2
TECHNICAL
3
becseppent
B2
cseppent
B1
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
Instill one drop into your eye.
Cseppentsen egy cseppet a szemébe.
The doctor instilled medicine into his ear.
Az orvos gyógyszert cseppentett a fülébe.
Erro comum:
This meaning is usually used in medical contexts; in everyday English people often say put in or drop in.
Significado
put drops of liquid into something
Colocações
instill eye drops
|instill drops into the eye
|instill medication
|instill saline
|instill antibiotic drops
|instill into the ear
Sinónimos
administer (Broader medical term; not specific to drops.)
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drip (More general and informal; focuses on the physical action.)
Antónimos
drain (To remove liquid rather than put it in.)
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extract (To take something out, especially in a medical procedure.)
Temas
health
|medicine
Definição
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.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
instill
IPA
GB/ɪnstˈɪl/
US/ɪnstˈɪl/
Sílabas e acento
in - still (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (still)
Formas da palavra
Verb
- Base: instill
- 3rd Person Singular: instills, instils
- Present Participle: instilling
- Past: instilled
- Past Participle: instilled
Família de palavras
Forms
instills
verb
instils
verb
instilling
verb
instilled
verb
Core family
instillation
noun
Related words
instil
verb C1
Expressões
instill confidence (in someone)
1/ɪnstˈɪl kˈɑnfədəns ˈɪn sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
formal
make someone feel confident
to help someone feel confident
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- My teacher instilled confidence in me.
- They instilled respect in their children.