inject.
1 Americanabbreviation
verb (used with object)
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to force (a fluid) into a passage, cavity, or tissue.
to inject a medicine into the veins.
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to introduce (something new or different).
to inject humor into a situation.
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to introduce arbitrarily or inappropriately; intrude.
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to interject (a remark, suggestion, etc.), as into conversation.
verb
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med to introduce (a fluid) into (the body of a person or animal) by means of a syringe or similar instrument
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(foll by into) to introduce (a new aspect or element)
to inject humour into a scene
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to interject (a comment, idea, etc)
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to place (a rocket, satellite, etc) in orbit
Other Word Forms
- injectable adjective
- reinject verb (used with object)
- uninjected adjective
Etymology
Origin of inject.1
From the Latin word injectiō
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
Example Sentences
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Such policies, giving low-income families spending power, not only would provide much-needed relief but also would help inject money into the local economy.
From Los Angeles Times
In one test, the researchers injected the mRNA particles into 18 month old mice, roughly comparable to humans in their 50s.
From Science Daily
Now, some of the reservoirs that collect the fluids are overflowing—and the producers keep injecting more.
Bringing in local partners or investors is increasingly seen as a way to inject speed and market knowledge — not simply to offload risk.
From MarketWatch
Many of the companies have incurred billions of dollars in losses because of mismanagement and corruption, forcing the government to inject funds to keep them afloat.
From Barron's
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