Definitions

1. verb

to implant or suggest an idea or feeling into the mind of someone

“Her words managed to instill a sense of hope in the audience.”

2. verb

to fill or impregnate something, especially a liquid or a substance, into a material or a part of something

“The gardener instilled the soil with nutrients to promote healthy plant growth.”

3. noun

the act of implanting or suggesting an idea or feeling into the mind of someone

“The story was a perfect example of instill, leaving the readers inspired.”