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intersperse
[ in-ter-spurs ]
verb (used with object)
- to scatter here and there or place at intervals among other things:
to intersperse flowers among shrubs.
- to diversify with something placed or scattered at intervals:
to intersperse a dull speech with interesting anecdotes.
intersperse
/ ˌɪntəˈspɜːs; ˌɪntəˈspɜːsɪdlɪ; ˌɪntəˈspɜːʃən /
verb
- to scatter or distribute among, between, or on
- to diversify (something) with other things scattered here and there
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Derived Forms
- interspersedly, adverb
- interspersion, noun
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Other Words From
- in·ter·spers·ed·ly [in-ter-, spur, -sid-lee], adverb
- in·ter·sper·sion [in-ter-, spur, -zh, uh, n, -sh, uh, n], inter·spersal noun
- unin·ter·spersed adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of intersperse1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of intersperse1
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Example Sentences
Our author is wont to break off suddenly and intersperse his arguments with affectionate words of exhortation.
That a grave historian should intersperse the innumerable trivialities of the Worthies may be only less shocking.
Intersperse the pieces of chicken with layers of paste in square slices.
Some funny incidents too, intersperse themselves from time to time.
These kind of observations you have always wished me to intersperse, as they arise to my thoughts.
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