Synonyms for interpose
Definitions
- v. 1
To insert something (or oneself) between other things.
to interpose a screen between the eye and the light
- v. 2
To interrupt a conversation by introducing a different subject or making a comment.
Forms
- Past participle
- interposed
e.g. interposed → intervened, interfered, meddled, interceded…
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To interpose is to place or come between other things or persons, usually as a means of obstruction or prevention of some effect or result that would otherwise occur, or be expected to take place. Intercede and interpose are used in a good sense; intermeddle always in a bad sense, and interfere frequently so.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- interfere Don't let schooling interfere with your education.
- intervene The situation escalated, and Tom had to intervene.
- meddle He has no right to meddle in our family's problems.
- introduce Could you introduce me to Mr Ono of Randolph, Ltd?
- insert Insert the VHS tape into the slot, and press play.
By length
- 6 letters
- insert2, inject2, meddle2
- 7 letters
- mediate3, intrude2
- 9 letters
- introduce3, interfere3, intervene3, interrupt3, intercede3, arbitrate3, interject3
- 11 letters
- intermeddle
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (insert2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- interposer