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instills

VERB

implant, introduce

Synonyms

STRONGEST

diffuse disseminate engender imbue impart inculcate inject inspire

STRONG

brainwash catechize engraft impregnate impress indoctrinate infiltrate infix infuse inoculate inseminate insert insinuate interject intermix program propagandize suffuse transfuse

WEAK

force in put in head

Antonyms

STRONGEST

take out

STRONG

leave alone neglect

WEAK

dislodge halt stop uproot

Example Sentences

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In Miami Beach, tech entrepreneur John Marshall built an elementary school that is expanding into a middle and soon a high school, called BaseCamp305, that he says instills an entrepreneurial spirit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

"He's got good control of the game. It instills confidence," said Austro.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

Sennott’s advice reflects the same audacious energy she instills in Maia.

From Salon • Dec. 15, 2025

Go with the better quarterback, and Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow instills a lot of belief in his team.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2024

It may be urged that the apprentice system instills thoroughness.

From Practical Mechanics for Boys by Zerbe, James Slough