Associations to the word «Interpose»

Wiktionary

INTERPOSE, verb. (transitive) To insert something (or oneself) between other things.
INTERPOSE, verb. (transitive) To interrupt a conversation by introducing a different subject or making a comment.
INTERPOSE, verb. (intransitive) To be inserted between parts or things; to come between.
INTERPOSE, verb. (intransitive) To intervene in a dispute, or in a conversation.

Dictionary definition

INTERPOSE, verb. Be or come between; "An interposing thicket blocked their way".
INTERPOSE, verb. Introduce; "God interposed death".
INTERPOSE, verb. To insert between other elements; "She interjected clever remarks".
INTERPOSE, verb. Get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force; "Why did the U.S. not intervene earlier in WW II?".

Wise words

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