instill

Example Sentences

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You were appointed to this role, I presume, because you have displayed skills and character traits that instilled confidence in the grantor — the person who set up this trust.

From MarketWatch

"My dad instilled in me a spirit of gratitude growing up, always be grateful for what you have," he said.

From BBC

Setting up tax-advantaged 529 accounts for your grandchildren will do more than just help pay for their education, it will instill in them the expectation that they will have a college education.

From MarketWatch

For jaded adults and curious children alike, Amélie’s wide-eyed marvel of the world will instill new faith just when we could use it the most.

From Salon

Louis Sr. instilled that work ethic in all of his family growing up.

From Los Angeles Times