instill
Example Sentences
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He instilled confidence in me and made me believe I could achieve anything.
“My teammates are always just making sure I’m calm and in the moment. The confidence that they instill in me every day really helps.”
From Los Angeles Times
One of the best known civil-defense groups, Kuma Academy, whose founders include a ruling party lawmaker, says its aim is to “instill a prewar mentality” in civilians.
“Having hope is instilled in us here. Personally, I never lost faith.”
You haven’t yet developed the unhealthy habits instilled by corporate America, such as asking for permission.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
