in·ter·pose ( n t r-p z )v. in·ter·posed, in·ter·pos·ing, in·ter·pos·es v.tr. 1. a. To insert or introduce between parts. b. To place (oneself) between others or things. 2. To introduce or interject (a comment, for example) during discourse or a conversation. See Synonyms at introduce. 3. To exert (influence or authority) in order to interfere or intervene: interpose one's veto. v.intr. 1. To come between things; assume an intervening position. 2. To come between the parties in a dispute; intervene. 3. To insert a remark, question, or argument. [French, from Old French interposer, to intervene, alteration (influenced by poser, to put, place) of Latin interp nere, to put between : inter-, inter- + pnere, to put; see apo- in Indo-European roots.]in ter·posal n.in ter·poser n.in ter·po·sition (-p-zshn) n. |
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