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- [in-ter-pohz]
- /ˌɪn tərˈpoʊz/
- /ˌɪn.təˈpəʊz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-ter-pohz]
- /ˌɪn tərˈpoʊz/
Definitions of interpose word
- verb with object interpose to place between; cause to intervene: to interpose an opaque body between a light and the eye. 1
- verb with object interpose to put (a barrier, obstacle, etc.) between or in the way of. 1
- verb with object interpose to put in (a remark, question, etc.) in the midst of a conversation, discourse, or the like. 1
- verb with object interpose to bring (influence, action, etc.) to bear between parties, or on behalf of a party or person. 1
- verb without object interpose to come between other things; assume an intervening position or relation. 1
- verb without object interpose to step in between parties at variance; mediate. 1
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Origin of interpose
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
From the Middle French word interposer, dating back to 1590-1600. See inter-, pose1
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Parts of speech for Interpose
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
interpose popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
interpose usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for interpose
verb interpose
- arbitrate — When someone in authority arbitrates between two people or groups who are in dispute, they consider all the facts and make an official decision about who is right.
- insert — to put or place in: to insert a key in a lock.
- sandwich — a town in E Kent, in SE England: one of the Cinque Ports.
- intercede — to act or interpose in behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble, as by pleading or petition: to intercede with the governor for a condemned man.
- interject — to insert between other things: to interject a clarification of a previous statement.
Antonyms for interpose
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