interject

American  

[in-ter-jekt] / ˌɪn tərˈdʒɛkt /

verb (used with object)

1. to insert between other things.

   to interject a clarification of a previous statement.

   Synonyms:

   intercalate, interpolate, introduce, insinuate

2. Obsolete. to come between.

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interject British  

/ ˌɪntəˈdʒɛkt /

verb

1. to interpose abruptly or sharply; interrupt with; throw in

   she interjected clever remarks

2. archaic to come between; interpose

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Other Word Forms

• interjector noun
• uninterjected adjective

Etymology

Origin of interject

First recorded in 1570–80; from Latin interjectus, past participle of interjicere “to throw between,” equivalent to inter- “between, among, together” + -jec- (combining form of jac-, stem of jacere “to throw”) + -tus past participle suffix; inter-

Example Sentences

There was hardly time for explanations, much less an argument, but I pattered on, leaving no room for him to interject.

From Literature

When the reporter interjected, “He started this one,” Mullin replied, “This isn’t a war.”

From Salon

When I say I am a couple of episodes behind on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” she interjects: “Oh my God, that Amanda — I can’t. No, no, no, no, no.”

From Los Angeles Times

Goncalves told reporters a bystander "stepped in and interjected" and "that's probably what led to a swift end of this tragic event".

From BBC

Goncalves said a bystander "stepped in and interjected" and "that's probably what led to a swift end of this tragic event".

From BBC