INSTILL
\ɪnstˈɪl], \ɪnstˈɪl], \ɪ_n_s_t_ˈɪ_l]\
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fill, as with a certain quality; "The heavy traffic tinctures the air with carbon monoxide"
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impart gradually; "Her presence instilled faith into the children"; "transfuse love of music into the students"
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teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions; "inculcate values into the young generation"
By Princeton University
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fill, as with a certain quality; "The heavy traffic tinctures the air with carbon monoxide"
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make a deep and indelible impression on someone
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impart gradually; "Her presence instilled faith into the children"; "transfuse love of music into the students"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Harmar, Josiah
- (1753-1813), born in Philadelphia, served during Revolutionary War, attaining rank of lieutenant-colonel, and was commander-in-chief the U.S. army from 1789 to 1792.