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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Instill \In*still"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Instilled}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Instilling}.] [L. instillare, instillatum; pref. in-
in + stillare to drop, fr. stilla a drop: cf. F. instiller.
See {Distill}.] [Written also {instil}.]
1. To drop in; to pour in drop by drop.
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That starlight dews
All silently their tears of love instill. --Byron.
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2. Specifically: To infuse (knowledge or attitudes) into the
mind of another, slowly or gradually; to impart gradually;
to cause to be imbibed.
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How hast thou instilled
Thy malice into thousands. --Milton.
Syn: To infuse; impart; inspire; implant; inculcate;
insinuate.
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