figurative. transitive. To instil (an idea or feeling) in the mind, heart, etc.; to introduce, cause to spring up and grow (a quality, emotion…

figurative. To imprint (an idea, etc.) on (†in, to) the mind; to cause to take firm mental hold; to enforce, urge (a rule of conduct, etc.) on…

To introduce, convey, or impart to the mind indirectly, covertly, or privily; to infuse or instil subtly or imperceptibly.

To introduce (some immaterial principle, notion, feeling, or quality) little by little into the mind, soul, heart, etc.; to cause to enter by…

To fix or instil (a principle, desire, opinion, etc.) in one. Chiefly passive: To be firmly fixed or inherent in. (The ordinary use.)

transferred and figurative. To instil or try to instil a notion or belief.

figurative. To instil. Obsolete.

transitive. figurative. To infuse, instil, or inspire (a quality, characteristic, feeling, etc.) into a person or thing.

transitive. To instil again.

With inverted construction: To instil into.