interject

[ˌɪntərˈdʒekt]

interject Definition

• 1. to interrupt what someone is saying with a comment or remark
• 2. to add something to a conversation or discussion

Using interject: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "interject" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He interjected that he had already heard the story before.

• Example

  May I interject a comment here?

• Example

  She interjected some humor into the conversation.

• Example

  I'd like to interject a different perspective on this issue.

interject Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for interject

• interrupt
• inject
• interpose
• intersperse

Antonyms for interject

• listen
• yield
• concede

Phrases with interject

• interject oneself into something

  to become involved in a situation or activity without being asked or invited

  Example

  He always tries to interject himself into other people's business.

• interject something into something

  to add something to a conversation or discussion

  Example

  She interjected a few comments into the discussion.

• interject with something

  to interrupt someone with a comment or remark

  Example

  He interjected with a question about the topic.

Origins of interject

from Latin 'interiectus', past participle of 'intericere', meaning 'to throw between'

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Summary: interject in Brief

The verb 'interject' [ˌɪntərˈdʒekt] means to interrupt someone or add something to a conversation. It can be used formally as in 'May I interject a comment here?' or informally as in 'She kept interjecting with her opinions.' 'Interject' can also be used in phrases like 'interject oneself into something,' meaning to become involved in a situation without being invited, and 'interject something into something,' meaning to add something to a conversation.