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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How to use interpose in a sentence
It consisted of various articles and documents from American history interposed with the text of the Old and New Testaments.
Ted Cruz and Donald Trump a Sideshow at Fire and Brimstone Rally | Ben Jacobs | August 12, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTPriests interposed themselves between the community and its gods.
"Be calm, be calm," interposed Mr Bellamy gently, remarking that Allcraft slightly raised his voice at the concluding words.
The porter of the firm mercifully interposed to rescue Mr Brammel from his dilemma.
“Reduced counsels,” interposed Mr. Weller senior, in an undertone.
The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, v. 2(of 2) | Charles Dickens
The order of the Queen was alleged, and the authority of the Governor was interposed.
I merely waited until the duke had spoken his will, and then interposed my suggestion.
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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