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intersperse

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in·ter·sperse  (ntr-spûrs)
tr.v. in·ter·spersed, in·ter·spers·ing, in·ter·spers·es
1. To distribute among other things at intervals: interspersed red and blue tiles on the walls; intersperse praise with constructive criticism.
2. To supply or diversify with things distributed at intervals: interspersed lamp fixtures on the large ceiling; a newspaper section that was interspersed with advertisements.

[From Latin interspergere, interspers- : inter-, inter- + spargere, to scatter.]

inter·spersed·ly (-spûrsd-l) adv.
inter·spersion (-spûrzhn, -shn) n.

intersperse
Verb
[-spersing, -spersed]
1. to scatter among, between, or on
2. to mix (something) with other things scattered here and there [Latin inter- between + spargere to sprinkle]
interspersion n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.intersperse - place at intervals in or among; "intersperse exclamation marks in the text"
interleave - intersperse the sectors on the concentric magnetic circular patterns written on a computer disk surface to guide the storing and recording of data
lay, place, put, set, position, pose - put into a certain place or abstract location; "Put your things here"; "Set the tray down"; "Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children"; "Place emphasis on a certain point"
2.intersperse - introduce one's writing or speech with certain expressions
put in, stick in, inclose, insert, introduce, enclose - introduce; "Insert your ticket here"
interleave - intersperse alternately, as of protective covers for book illustrations

intersperse
Translations
intersperse [ɪntəˈspəːs] vt to intersperse with → salpicar de
intersperse [ɪntəˈspəːs] vt to intersperse with → parsemer de
intersperse [ɪntəˈspəːs] vt to be interspersed with → durchsetzt sein mit;
he interspersed his lecture with ... → er spickte seine Rede mit ...
intersperse [ɪntəˈspəːs] vt to intersperse with → costellare di


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But these they do exceedingly well, and intersperse them, with singular ingenuity, wherever they find room for the chisel.
It is not a mere dry transcription of questions and answers, because the Registrar often intersperses his story with his own personal comments.
 
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