instill
Example Sentences
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Encouraging children to play games online at an early age instills in them the need to be online constantly.
He said it was instilled in him to cook from the heart because "you can taste the love in the food" and not to "cook in a bad mood – because you'll taste that anger".
From BBC
While the war in Iran lately has instilled volatility in the market, the software selloff began in earnest at the end of January.
From Barron's
We’ve worked hard for 18 years to instill a strong work ethic and teach budgeting skills, and I don’t want to see that undone.
From MarketWatch
He instilled confidence in me and made me believe I could achieve anything.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.