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interject

[ in-ter-jekt ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to insert between other things:

    to interject a clarification of a previous statement.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  2. Obsolete. to come between.


interject

/ ˌɪ²Ô³Ùəˈ»åÏôÉ›°ì³Ù /

verb

  1. to interpose abruptly or sharply; interrupt with; throw in

    she interjected clever remarks

  2. archaic.
    to come between; interpose
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Derived Forms

  • ËŒ¾±²Ô³Ù±ð°ùˈÂá±ð³¦³Ù´Ç°ù, noun
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ¾±²Ôt±ð°ù·Âá±ð³¦î€ƒt´Ç°ù noun
  • ³Ü²Ôi²Ô·³Ù±ð°ù·Âá±ð³¦³ÙĻå adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of interject1

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 throwâ€) + -tus past participle suffix; inter-
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of interject1

C16: from Latin interjicere to place between, from jacere to throw
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Both said they see Hunter starting as a cornerback, with Callahan adding: "Then you find ways to interject him into the offence as he gets more comfortable."

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However, Australia captain Smith interjected and decided to withdraw the appeal for a run out.

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Trump interjected quickly with the words "that's enough" before moving on – again taking control of the room as he stood next to a visibly surprised Sir Keir.

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And it helps that the band has a writing style that interjects memorable wit and humor into catchy songs about relatable topics — particularly for its audience of largely therapy-attending millennials and Gen Zers.

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When Kilmeade interjected, claiming massive destruction in Ukraine was “Russia's fault… Putin’s fault,†Trump deflected.

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