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instil
/ɪnˈstɪl/
verb
wpajać
Also
zaszczepiaćwzbudzać
Definition
To gradually but firmly establish an idea, attitude, or feeling in a person's mind.
Examples
Parents try to instil good values in their children from a young age.
Rodzice starają się wpajać dzieciom dobre wartości od najmłodszych lat.
The coach worked hard to instil confidence in his team before the big game.
Trener ciężko pracował, aby zaszczepić pewność siebie w swojej drużynie przed ważnym meczem.
Collocations
instil confidenceinstil valuesinstil fear
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