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instill in Portuguese

instill in Portuguese is inculcar, instilar — instill means to gradually establish an idea, feeling, or value in someone's mind so it becomes part of who they are.

instill in Portuguese

inculcar
verb
(transitive) To cause a quality to become part of someone's nature.
instilar
verb
(transitive) To cause a quality to become part of someone's nature.

What does "instill" mean?

  1. verb To gradually establish an idea, feeling, or value in someone's mind so it becomes part of who they are.
    "Her parents instilled a strong work ethic in her from a young age."
  2. verb To add a liquid slowly, drop by drop, often for medical purposes.
    "The nurse instilled the eye drops carefully."
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instill in a sentence

  • Her parents instilled a strong work ethic in her from a young age.
  • Good coaches instill confidence as much as skill.
  • The nurse instilled the eye drops carefully.

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What is "instill" in Portuguese?

"instill" in Portuguese is inculcar, instilar. instill means: To gradually establish an idea, feeling, or value in someone's mind so it becomes part of who they are.

How do you use "instill" in a sentence?

Example: "Her parents instilled a strong work ethic in her from a young age." In Portuguese, "instill" is inculcar, instilar.

Are there other ways to say "instill" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "instill": inculcar, instilar.

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