interpose
to place between; cause to intervene: to interpose an opaque body between a light and the eye.
to put (a barrier, obstacle, etc.) between or in the way of.
to put in (a remark, question, etc.) in the midst of a conversation, discourse, or the like.
to bring (influence, action, etc.) to bear between parties, or on behalf of a party or person.
to come between other things; assume an intervening position or relation.
to step in between parties at variance; mediate.
to put in or make a remark by way of interruption.
Origin of interpose
1Other words for interpose
Other words from interpose
- in·ter·pos·a·ble, adjective
- in·ter·pos·al, noun
- in·ter·pos·er, noun
- in·ter·pos·ing·ly, adverb
- un·in·ter·posed, adjective
- un·in·ter·pos·ing, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for interpose
/ (ˌɪntəˈpəʊz) /
to put or place between or among other things
to introduce (comments, questions, etc) into a speech or conversation; interject
to exert or use power, influence, or action in order to alter or intervene in (a situation)
Origin of interpose
1Derived forms of interpose
- interposable, adjective
- interposal, noun
- interposer, noun
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