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INSTILLED

(verb)

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There are 5 meanings of the word Instilled.

Instilled - as a verb

Impart gradually

Example: "Her presence instilled faith into the children"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
transfuse12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
add5bestow11bring8contribute14impart10lend5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Enter drop by drop

Example: "Instill medication into my eye"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
instil6

Produce or try to produce a vivid impression of

Example: "Mother tried to ingrain respect for our elders in us"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
impress11ingrain8

Teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions

Example: "Inculcate values into the young generation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inculcate13infuse9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
drill6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Fill, as with a certain quality

Example: "The heavy traffic tinctures the air with carbon monoxide"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
impregnate15infuse9tincture10

Example Sentences

"She instilled a love for reading in her children."
"The coach instilled a strong work ethic in his players."
"He instilled discipline and order in the classroom."
"The teacher instilled confidence in her students before the exam."
"Through her speeches, she instilled hope in the hearts of the audience."
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Word Game Points

Is INSTILLED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, instilled is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INSTILLED has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is INSTILLED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, instilled is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INSTILLED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is INSTILLED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, instilled is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INSTILLED has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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