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 interpnere, to put between : inter-, inter- + pnere, to put; see apo- in Indo-European roots.]
inter·posal n. inter·poser n. inter·po·sition (-p-zshn) n. |
interpose Verb
[-posing, -posed]
1. to place (something) between or among other things
2. to interrupt (with comments or questions)
3. to put forward so as to interrupt: he ended the discussion by interposing a veto [Latin inter- between + ponere to put]
interposition n
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| Verb | 1. | interpose - be or come between; "An interposing thicket blocked their way" |
| 2. | interpose - introduce; "God interposed death"introduce - bring in or establish in a new place or environment; "introduce a rule"; "introduce exotic fruits" |
| 3. | interpose - to insert between other elements; "She interjected clever remarks" |
| 4. | interpose - get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force; "Why did the U.S. not intervene earlier in WW II?"interact - act together or towards others or with others; "He should interact more with his colleagues" meddle, tamper - intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly; "Don't meddle in my affairs!" interlope - encroach on the rights of others, as in trading without a proper license |
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