interpose — to interrupt or intervene between two parties or things
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to interrupt or intervene between two parties or things
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪntərˈpoʊz/
Example Sentences
- When my parents started arguing about pizza toppings, I had to interpose before it escalated to World War III.
- The bodyguard quickly interposed himself between the celebrity and the overeager fan.
- She tried to interpose some humor into the tense meeting, but everyone just stared at her awkwardly.
interpose
VERB[/ˌɪntərˈpoʊz/]
to interrupt or intervene between two parties or things
The bodyguard quickly interposed himself between the angry fan and the celebrity.
When they propose and compose, someone must interpose!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'interponere', composed of 'inter' (between) and 'ponere' (to place or put). The word entered English in the 16th century through French influence.
Breakdown
inter- (between) + pose (from Latin ponere, to place/put) = interpose (to place between, interrupt, or intervene)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“When my parents started arguing about pizza toppings, I had to interpose before it escalated to World War III.”
“The bodyguard quickly interposed himself between the celebrity and the overeager fan.”
“She tried to interpose some humor into the tense meeting, but everyone just stared at her awkwardly.”
“The diplomat interposed his good offices to help resolve the conflict.”
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