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interject

[ in-ter-jekt ]

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verb (used with object)

to insert between other things:
to interject a clarification of a previous statement.
Synonyms: , , ,
Obsolete. to come between.

interject

/ ˌɪ�Գ�əˈ��ɛ�� /

verb

to interpose abruptly or sharply; interrupt with; throw in
she interjected clever remarks
archaic.
to come between; interpose

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Derived Forms

ˌ��Գٱ��ˈ��𳦳ٴǰ�, noun

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Other Word Forms

��t��·��t�ǰ� noun
�ܲ�i��·�ٱ��·��𳦳�Ļ� adjective

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Word 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 throw”) + -tus past participle suffix; inter-

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Word 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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