Interpose

Quick meaning: Interpose is a verb meaning (transitive) To insert something (or oneself) between other things.

Meaning

(transitive) To insert something (or oneself) between other things.

More Meanings

1. (transitive) To interrupt a conversation by introducing a different subject or making a comment.
2. (transitive) To offer (one's help or services).
3. (intransitive) To be inserted between parts or things; to come between.
4. (intransitive) To intervene in a dispute, or in a conversation.

Example Sentences

to interpose a screen between the eye and the light

What watchful cares do interpose themselves Betwixt your eyes and night?

The doctor now interposed, and prevented the effects of a wrath which was kindling between Jones and Thwackum […]

"My daughters," replied Sir Thomas, gravely interposing, "have their pleasures at Brighton, and I hope are very happy; […]"

Word Forms

• interposes
• interposing
• interposed

Synonyms for interpose

Depending on context, synonyms include insert, interrupt, interfere, interject, intervene, inject.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include interject, intervene, put in, step in, interfere, throw in.

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