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n. - Teaching or impressing upon the mind by frequent instruction or repetition.

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  • Verb (used with object) : to instill courtesy in a child
  • It has also been shown that videos demonstrating the product are also helpful in instilling confidence and thereby converting shoppers into buyers.
  • Sir, I wish you the best in instilling some sense into your fellow party men, especially those who clain small government and free market for everyone but them: Laughable!
  • But the idea of instilling in students the importance of proper dressing is a good one, she said.
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