Meaning of the word instill in English

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instill

US /ɪnˈstɪl/
UK /ɪnˈstɪl/

Verb

1.

to put a feeling, idea, or principle gradually into someone's mind, so that it has a strong influence on the way that person thinks or behaves:

Example:
It is part of a teacher's job to instill confidence in/into his or her students.
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