interject
Americanverb (used with object)
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to insert between other things.
to interject a clarification of a previous statement.
- Synonyms:
- intercalate, interpolate, introduce, insinuate
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Obsolete. to come between.
verb
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to interpose abruptly or sharply; interrupt with; throw in
she interjected clever remarks
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archaic to come between; interpose
Other Word Forms
- interjector noun
- uninterjected adjective
Etymology
Origin of interject
First recorded in 1570–80; from Latin interjectus, past participle of interjicere “to throw between,” equivalent to inter- “between, among, together” + -jec- (combining form of jac-, stem of jacere “to throw”) + -tus past participle suffix; inter-
Example Sentences
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Goncalves told reporters a bystander "stepped in and interjected" and "that's probably what led to a swift end of this tragic event".
From BBC
Goncalves said a bystander "stepped in and interjected" and "that's probably what led to a swift end of this tragic event".
From BBC
“Probably Israel was just being nice,” Bat interjected, “to make you feel better about bringing cream cheese sandwiches to school every day. He probably didn’t really want your sandwich.”
From Literature
Harlow quickly interjected, repeatedly asking Lemon a couple of times, “Prime for what?”
From Los Angeles Times
A rep interjects to confirm that the details are still being ironed out, but it’s too late.
From Salon
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