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The Meaning of interpose

  • (v. t.) To place between; as, to interpose a screen between the eye and the light.
  • (v. t.) To thrust; to intrude; to between, either for aid or for troubling.
  • (v. t.) To introduce or inject between the parts of a conversation or argument.
  • (v. i.) To be or come between.
  • (v. i.) To step in between parties at variance; to mediate; as, the prince interposed and made peace.
  • (v. i.) To utter a sentiment by way of interruption.
  • (n.) Interposition.

Synonyms

interject , come in , put in , throw in , inject , intervene , step in , interfere

Rhymes

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