intersperse - 5 dictionary results
in⋅ter⋅sperse
[in-ter-spurs]
–verb (used with object), -spersed, -spers⋅ing.
| 1. | to scatter here and there or place at intervals among other things: to intersperse flowers among shrubs. |
| 2. | to diversify with something placed or scattered at intervals: to intersperse a dull speech with interesting anecdotes. |
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| in·ter·sperse
(ĭn'tər-spûrs') Pronunciation Key
tr.v. in·ter·spersed, in·ter·spers·ing, in·ter·spers·es
[From Latin interspergere, interspers- : inter-, inter- + spargere, to scatter.] in'ter·spers'ed·ly (-spûr'sĭd-lē) adv., in'ter·sper'sion (-spûr'zhən, -shən) n. |
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intersperse
1566, from L. interspersus "scattered," pp. of *interspergere, from inter- "between" + spargere "to scatter" (see sparse).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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| intersperse | |
verb | |
| 1. | place at intervals in or among; "intersperse exclamation marks in the text" |
| 2. | introduce one's writing or speech with certain expressions |
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Intersperse
In`ter*sperse"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Interspersed; p. pr. & vb. n. Interspersing.] [L. interspersus interspersed; inter between, among + spargere to scatter. See Sparse.]1. To scatter or set here and there among other things; to insert at intervals; as, to intersperse pictures in a book. There, interspersed in lawns and op'ning glades, Thin trees arise that shun each other's shades. --Pope. 2. To diversify or adorn with things set or scattered at intervals; to place something at intervals in or among; as, to intersperse a book with pictures. Which space is interspersed with small islands and rock. --Cook.
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