INSTILL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for INSTILL?

Need another word that means the same as “instill”? Find 8 synonyms and 30 related words for “instill” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Instill” are: impregnate, infuse, tincture, transfuse, instil, impress, ingrain, inculcate

Instill as a Verb

Definitions of "Instill" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “instill” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions.
• Enter drop by drop.
• Produce or try to produce a vivid impression of.
• Impart gradually.
• Fill, as with a certain quality.

Synonyms of "Instill" as a verb (8 Words)

impregnate	Fill, as with a certain quality. The egg was impregnated.
impress	Impress positively. Andean cultures used seals to impress designs on pottery.
inculcate	Teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions. I tried to inculcate in my pupils an attitude of enquiry.
infuse	Instil (a quality) in someone or something. Saline was infused into the aorta.
ingrain	Thoroughly work in. They trivialize the struggle and further ingrain the long standing attitudes.
instil	Gradually but firmly establish (an idea or attitude) in a person’s mind. The standards her parents had instilled into her.
tincture	Stain or tinge with a slight amount of a color. Arthur s affability was tinctured with faint sarcasm.
transfuse	Cause (something or someone) to be permeated or infused by something. The decision to transfuse was made.

Usage Examples of "Instill" as a verb

• Her presence instilled faith into the children.
• Instill medication into my eye.

Associations of "Instill" (30 Words)

animate	Give inspiration, encouragement, or renewed vigour to. Prometheus stole fire from heaven to animate his clay men.
catalyst	A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change. The invasion acted as a catalyst to unite the country.
catalyze	Change by catalysis or cause to catalyze.
cheer	The quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom. They had partaken heartily of the Christmas cheer.
elate	In high spirits; exultant or proud. While the wealth of wildlife elated me it unnerved me as well.
encourage	Persuade (someone) to do or continue to do something by giving support and advice. Pupils are encouraged to be creative.
enliven	Make (something) more entertaining, interesting, or appealing. The visit had clearly enlivened my mother.
exhort	Strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something. Come on you guys exhorted Linda.
hearten	Give encouragement to. She was heartened to observe that the effect was faintly comic.
impregnate	Make pregnant. Wood which had been impregnated with preservative.
inculcate	Instil (an idea, attitude, or habit) by persistent instruction. I tried to inculcate in my pupils an attitude of enquiry.
inflame	Become inflamed get sore. The repetitive motion inflamed her joint.
infuse	Fill; pervade. Allow the mixture to infuse for 15 minutes.
insert	An artifact that is inserted or is to be inserted. The muscle that raises the wing is inserted on the dorsal surface of the humerus.
inspire	Create (a feeling, especially a positive one) in a person. Their past record does not inspire confidence.
instigate	Provoke or stir up. They instigated a reign of terror.
invigorate	Give strength or energy to. The cold water invigorated him.
invoke	Call on (a deity or spirit) in prayer, as a witness, or for inspiration. He invoked the law that would save him.
motivate	Give an incentive for action. He was primarily motivated by the desire for profit.
motivation	A set of facts and arguments used in support of a proposal. Escape can be a strong motivation for travel.
pep	Liveliness and energy. Measures to pep up the economy.
permeable	Allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through. Rock that is permeable by water.
porous	Not retentive or secure. Our unfenced and largely unpoliced border inevitably has been very porous.
rousing	Capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement. A rousing sermon.
spur	Prune in a side shoot of a plant so as to form a spur close to the stem. Her sons passion for computer games spurred her on to set up a software business.
stimulate	Cause to be alert and energetic. This play stimulates.
stimulating	Rousing or quickening activity or the senses. A stimulating discussion.
stimulation	(physiology) the effect of a stimulus (on nerves or organs etc. Ovarian stimulation for in vitro fertilization.
transfuse	Give a transfusion (e.g., of blood) to. It is usual to transfuse blood screened for cytomegalovirus.
urge	A strong restless desire. Sexual urges.