instils
Plants seeds within
Instils is the British spelling of instills, third person singular of instill.
To instil is to introduce something gradually into a person's mind or character: Her father instilled in her a love of music.
Teachers instil values, coaches instil discipline, experiences instil fear or confidence.
The word suggests slow, persistent influence rather than sudden impact.
Implant by persistent urging
- embedFix within surrounding material
- entrenchFix firmly in place
- internalizeAdopt beliefs as one's own
- rootUnderground absorbing structure
implant · engrain · imprint · cement · establish · ingrained · deep-seated · indelible
Implant by persistent urging
- educateProvide formal instruction
- mentorTrusted wisdom-giving advisor
- instructConvey knowledge or orders
- coachOne who instructs
train · guide · tutor · nurture · cultivate · impart · lesson · discipline
Give by communication
- conveyCommunicate or transport
- transmitTo send onward
- communicateExchange thoughts with others
- passMove beyond or decline
bestow · confer · deliver · introduce · disseminate · spread · propagate · channel
Pervade with feeling
- permeateSpread through entirely
- saturateSoak to full capacity
- inspireStir to action
- breatheExchange air through lungs
inject · suffuse · steep · impregnate · penetrate · diffuse · seep · infiltrate
Impetus toward a goal
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- hopeDesire for good outcomes
- courageFortitude facing danger
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
passion · aspiration · empowerment · encouragement · belief · faith · determination · spirit
inculcate
Implant by persistent urging
- embedFix within surrounding material
- entrenchFix firmly in place
- internalizeAdopt beliefs as one's own
root · implant · engrain · imprint · cement · establish · ingrained · deep-seated · indelible · second-nature
inculcate
Implant by persistent urging
- educateProvide formal instruction
- mentorTrusted wisdom-giving advisor
- instructConvey knowledge or orders
coach · train · guide · tutor · nurture · cultivate · impart · lesson · discipline · schooling
impart
Give by communication
- conveyCommunicate or transport
- transmitTo send onward
- communicateExchange thoughts with others
pass · bestow · confer · deliver · introduce · disseminate · spread · propagate · channel · relay
imbue
Pervade with feeling
breathe · inject · suffuse · steep · impregnate · penetrate · diffuse · seep · infiltrate · leach
motivation
Impetus toward a goal
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- hopeDesire for good outcomes
- courageFortitude facing danger
enthusiasm · passion · aspiration · empowerment · encouragement · belief · faith · determination · spirit · devotion
instilseradicates
Destroys utterly and completely
removes · extracts · uproots · eliminates · purges
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