INSTILS
(verb)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Instils.
Instils - as a verb
Impart gradually
Example: "Her presence instilled faith into the children"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
transfuse12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
add5bestow11bring8contribute14impart10lend5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Produce or try to produce a vivid impression of
Example: "Mother tried to ingrain respect for our elders in us"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
impress11ingrain8Teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
Example: "Inculcate values into the young generation"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inculcate13infuse9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
drill6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Fill, as with a certain quality
Example: "The heavy traffic tinctures the air with carbon monoxide"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
impregnate15infuse9tincture10Example Sentences
"Her inspirational speech instils confidence in her audience."
"The teacher instils a love for learning in her students."
"Reading bedtime stories to children instils a love for books."
"The coach instils discipline and determination in his players."
"His passion for music instils a sense of joy in those who listen."
Word Game Points
Is INSTILS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, instils is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
INSTILS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is INSTILS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, instils is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordINSTILS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is INSTILS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, instils is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordINSTILS has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
