inject
1 Americanverb (used with object)
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to force (a fluid) into a passage, cavity, or tissue.
to inject a medicine into the veins.
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to introduce (something new or different).
to inject humor into a situation.
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to introduce arbitrarily or inappropriately; intrude.
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to interject (a remark, suggestion, etc.), as into conversation.
abbreviation
verb
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med to introduce (a fluid) into (the body of a person or animal) by means of a syringe or similar instrument
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(foll by into) to introduce (a new aspect or element)
to inject humour into a scene
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to interject (a comment, idea, etc)
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to place (a rocket, satellite, etc) in orbit
Other Word Forms
- injectable adjective
- reinject verb (used with object)
- uninjected adjective
Etymology
Origin of inject1
First recorded in 1590–1600; from Latin injectus, past participle of in(j)icere “to throw in,” equivalent to in- “in” + -jec- (combining form of jac- “to throw”) + -tus past participle suffix; in- 2
Origin of inject.2
From the Latin word injectiō
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“It’s a significant gamble so it injects significant uncertainty and volatility in the market,” Myrow says.
From Barron's
“It’s a significant gamble so it injects significant uncertainty and volatility in the market,” Myrow says.
From Barron's
“It’s a significant gamble so it injects significant uncertainty and volatility in the market,” Myrow says.
From Barron's
Fracking involves injecting high-pressure liquid between layers of rock to force open fissures and release any oil and natural gas stored there.
From BBC
Political voices from the U.S. to Europe have been injecting more humor and derision into their public messaging, an approach that some research suggests is more powerful.
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