instill
/ɪnˈstɪl/
in · still
/ɪn · ˈstɪl/
English Definition
v. gradually put into mind
Significado en Español
inculcar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thấm nhuần, truyền đạt dần
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Example Sentence
Parents instill values in their children.
父母给孩子灌输价值观念。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in(enter)+still(drip in)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the synonym for the word “instill”:
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A
teach
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B
ignore
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C
digress
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D
confront
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A — teach.
“instill” means v. gradually put into mind
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Wise parents try to ______ good habits in their children from an early age.
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A
instill
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B
remove
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C
erase
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D
destroy
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A — instill.
“instill” means v. gradually put into mind
Common questions about “instill”
What does “instill” mean?
instill — v. gradually put into mind. In Chinese: 灌输，逐渐培养.
How do you pronounce “instill”?
instill is pronounced /ɪnˈstɪl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: in · still.
How do you use “instill” in a sentence?
Parents instill values in their children. (父母给孩子灌输价值观念。)
What are synonyms for “instill”?
inculcate, implant — all close in meaning to instill (v. gradually put into mind).
Is “instill” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. instill appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “instill”?
in(enter)+still(drip in)
