instill
Example Sentences
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The sound of sandals slapping as porters jumped down from open doorways and the deep horn of departure instilled a sense of calm.
It’s part of a mentality Close is trying to instill in her players.
From Los Angeles Times
Both my parents grew up in Nigeria, so a lot of their values are instilled in me.
From BBC
She believes volunteerism runs deep in the community because its importance was passed down from generation to generation the way her parents instilled it in her.
From Seattle Times
The battle has reached into homes via commercials for Hooked on Phonics materials and through shoebox dioramas assigned by teachers seeking to instill a love of literature.
From Seattle Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
