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1. (v.t.) interpose
to place between; cause to intervene:
to interpose an opaque body between a light and the eye.
2. interpose
to put in (a remark, question, etc.) in the midst of a conversation or discourse.
3. interpose
to bring (influence, action, etc.) to bear between parties or on behalf of a party.
4. (v.i.) interpose
to come between other things; assume an intervening position or relation.
5. interpose
to step in between parties at variance; mediate.
6. interpose
to put in or make a remark by way of interruption.
Etymology: (1590–1600; < MF interposer)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) interpose
be or come between
"An interposing thicket blocked their way"
2. (verb) interpose
introduce
"God interposed death"
3. (verb) interject, come in, interpose, put in, throw in, inject
to insert between other elements
"She interjected clever remarks"
4. (verb) intervene, step in, interfere, 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?"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) interpose
interposition
2. (verb) interpose
to place between; as, to interpose a screen between the eye and the light
3. (verb) interpose
to thrust; to intrude; to between, either for aid or for troubling
4. (verb) interpose
to introduce or inject between the parts of a conversation or argument
5. (verb) interpose
to be or come between
6. (verb) interpose
to step in between parties at variance; to mediate; as, the prince interposed and made peace
7. (verb) interpose
to utter a sentiment by way of interruption
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