How Do You Spell INSTIL?

Pronunciation: [ɪnstˈɪl] (IPA)

The word "instil" is spelled with the letters I-N-S-T-I-L, and it is pronounced /ɪnˈstɪl/. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word reveals that the first syllable is pronounced with the short 'i' sound, followed by the consonant cluster 'ns'. The second syllable is pronounced with the short 'i' sound, followed by the consonant 't' and the vowel 'i'. The spelling of "instil" is often confused with its American counterpart, "instill", which is spelled with two 'l's instead of one.

INSTIL Meaning and Definition

1. The verb "instil" (also spelled "instill") refers to the process of gradually and deliberately introducing or implanting something, typically ideas, knowledge, values, or habits, into a person or an entity. It involves imparting or infusing a particular mindset, belief, skill, or behavior in a systematic and persistent manner.

   When one aims to instil something, they attempt to instigate a lasting change or influence on someone or something. This often requires patience, repetition, and consistency in order to ensure the desired effect is achieved. For instance, a teacher may seek to instil a love for learning in their students by creating an engaging and supportive learning environment, while a parent may strive to instil good manners in their children by modeling and consistently reinforcing polite behavior.

   The act of instilling can take various forms, such as through direct communication, guidance, or leading by example. It can be employed in different contexts, including education, parenting, coaching, or mentoring. The goal of instilling is to deeply embed the desired quality, characteristic, or concept, enabling it to become a natural part of the individual or group's mindset or behavior.

   The concept of instilling often implies a deliberate effort to positively shape and influence someone's attitudes or actions over time, with the aim of creating lasting change for the better.

2. To infuse slowly or by small quantities, as into the mind; to infuse by drops.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for INSTIL

• jnstil
• knstil
• onstil
• 9nstil
• 8nstil
• ibstil
• imstil
• ijstil
• ihstil
• inatil
• inztil
• inxtil
• indtil
• inetil
• inwtil
• insril
• insfil
• insgil

Etymology of INSTIL

The word "instil" comes from the Latin word "instillare", which is a combination of two Latin roots: "in-" meaning "in" or "into", and "stillare" meaning "to drop". The literal translation of "instillare" would be "to drop into". Over time, the meaning of the word shifted to refer to the act of gradually introducing or imparting something, particularly ideas, values, or feelings, into someone's mind or behavior.

Similar spelling words for INSTIL

• in style,
• instant,
• institute,
• instal,
• in step,
• Until,
• instruct,
• inmost,
• instantly,
• inactive,
• inst,
• inaction,
• instigant,
• ingot,
• install,
• incitive,
• instinct,
• inositol,
• in-situ,
• In situ,
• insatiate,
• Instilled,
• insult,
• instills,
• instar,
• inset,
• instill,
• instep,
• instigate.

Conjugate verb Instil

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have instilled

you would have instilled

he/she/it would have instilled

we would have instilled

they would have instilled

I would have instil

you would have instil

he/she/it would have instil

we would have instil

they would have instil

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been instilling

you would have been instilling

he/she/it would have been instilling

we would have been instilling

they would have been instilling

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would instil

you would instil

he/she/it would instil

we would instil

they would instil

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be instilling

you would be instilling

he/she/it would be instilling

we would be instilling

they would be instilling

FUTURE

I will instil

you will instil

he/she/it will instil

we will instil

they will instil

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be instilling

you will be instilling

he/she/it will be instilling

we will be instilling

they will be instilling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have instilled

you will have instilled

he/she/it will have instilled

we will have instilled

they will have instilled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been instilling

you will have been instilling

he/she/it will have been instilling

we will have been instilling

they will have been instilling

IMPERATIVE

you instil

we let´s instil

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to instil

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was instilling

you were instilling

he/she/it was instilling

we were instilling

they were instilling

PAST PARTICIPLE

instilled

PAST PERFECT

I had instilled

you had instilled

he/she/it had instilled

we had instilled

they had instilled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been instilling

you had been instilling

he/she/it had been instilling

we had been instilling

they had been instilling

PRESENT

I instil

you instil

he/she/it instils

we instil

they instil

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am instilling

you are instilling

he/she/it is instilling

we are instilling

they are instilling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

instilling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have instilled

you have instilled

he/she/it has instilled

we have instilled

they have instilled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been instilling

you have been instilling

he/she/it has been instilling

we have been instilling

they have been instilling

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it instil

SIMPLE PAST

I instilled

you instilled

he/she/it instilled

we instilled

they instilled