inject

¹

[ in-jekt ]

verb (used with object)

1. to force (a fluid) into a passage, cavity, or tissue:

   to inject a medicine into the veins.

2. to introduce (something new or different):

   to inject humor into a situation.

3. to introduce arbitrarily or inappropriately; intrude.
4. to interject (a remark, suggestion, etc.), as into conversation.

inject.

²

abbreviation for

1. (in prescriptions) an injection.

inject

/ ɪnˈdʒɛkt /

verb

1. med to introduce (a fluid) into (the body of a person or animal) by means of a syringe or similar instrument
2. foll by into to introduce (a new aspect or element)

   to inject humour into a scene

3. to interject (a comment, idea, etc)
4. to place (a rocket, satellite, etc) in orbit

Derived Forms

• inˈjectable, adjective

Other Words From

• rein·ject verb (used with object)
• unin·jected adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of inject¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; from Latin injectus, past participle of in(j)icere “to throw in,” equivalent to in- “in” + -jec- (combining form of jac- “to throw”) + -tus past participle suffix; in- ²

Origin of inject²

From the Latin word injectiō

Word History and Origins

Origin of inject¹

C17: from Latin injicere to throw in, from jacere to throw

Example Sentences

This will mark O’Brien’s first time hosting the Oscars, with the academy betting on his sharp oddball wit and decades of live TV experience to inject fresh energy into the ceremony and help draw viewers back to a broadcast that has struggled with declining ratings in recent years.

From Los Angeles Times

The men lured to Buck’s apartment, who were often homeless and addicted, were plied with drugs during the encounters and were often offered extra money if they allowed Buck to inject them with drugs.

From Los Angeles Times

Patients could simply take a bottle of the white powder from the fridge, mix it with distilled water and inject themselves.

From BBC

Voters may have believed Trump’s promises not to inject the federal government into the nation’s abortion wars.

From Slate

Following instructions provided in the packaging, she mixed the powder and water and put it in the fridge, taking out one-fourth to one-half a milligram to inject herself in the stomach once a week.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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