Interpose: meaning, definitions and examples

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interpose

 

[ หŒษชntษ™rหˆpoสŠz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to place, intervene

To interpose means to place something between two entities or to intervene in a situation, especially to offer an alternative or to mediate. This verb can imply physical placement, like putting an object between others, or metaphorical involvement, such as stepping in during a conversation or dispute. It suggests an active role in altering the dynamics of an interaction or situation, often with the intention to influence the outcome. The action of interposing is usually intentional, aiming to introduce another viewpoint or halt a process.

Synonyms

insert, interject, interrupt, intervene

Examples of usage

  • He decided to interpose himself between the arguing friends.
  • In her speech, she interposed her ideas to clarify the situation.
  • The lawyer tried to interpose his objections during the trial.

Translations

Translations of the word "interpose" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น interpor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ€เคš เคฎเฅ‡เค‚ เค†เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช einfรผgen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyisipkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒัั‚ะฐะฒะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wtrฤ…caฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŒฟๅ…ฅใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท interposer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ interponer

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท araya girmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ผ์–ด๋“ค๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฏุฎู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vloลพenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vloลพiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ’ๅ…ฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vstaviti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ setja inn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ะฐะปะฐัั‚ั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒงแƒ•แƒแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ araya girmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ interponer

Etymology

The word 'interpose' originates from the Latin 'interponere', which combines 'inter-', meaning 'between', and 'ponere', meaning 'to place'. This origin hints at the dual nature of the term, encompassing both physical placement and metaphorical intervention. 'Interpose' has been used in English since the late Middle Ages, making its way into the language through Norman French, where similar forms allowed for a broader acceptance of the concept in legal and rhetorical contexts. Over the centuries, it has maintained its core meaning, becoming a staple in discussions of diplomacy, mediation, and argumentation. As society evolved, so too did the contexts in which 'interpose' can be applied, appearing in literature, political discourse, and everyday conversation.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,301, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.