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instill

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instill someone with something
to imbue or impress someone with something. Her story instilled us all with courage. She instilled us with courage.

instill something in (to) someone

to impress something into someone's mind. You need to remember your manners. I want to instill that into you. Good manners were instilled in me at home.

instill something in(to) something

to add something to a situation. The presence of the mayor instilled a legitimacy into the proceedings. Sharon sought to instill a little levity in the meeting.


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Words and Deeds for Life's Sticky, Tricky, Uncomfortable Situations" is a guide to keeping one's tongue straight and not saying something that would make others think less of them--advice on instilling confidence in oneself so that they may instill confidence in others.
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