inject — to give someone a drug or medicine by putting it into their body with a needle
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to give someone a drug or medicine by putting it into their body with a needle
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈdʒekt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is so afraid of needles that she faints every time a nurse tries to inject her with vitamins.
- The CEO decided to inject fresh ideas into the boring company meetings by hiring a magician as a consultant.
- Scientists inject radioactive material into the soil to track its movement.
inject
VERB[/ɪnˈdʒekt/]
to give someone a drug or medicine by putting it into their body with a needle
The nurse gently injects the vaccine into the child's arm.
Reject the flawed, inject the perfect!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin, combining the prefix 'in-' (into) and the verb 'jacere' (to throw). Originally meaning 'to throw into,' it evolved to its modern sense of 'to introduce or force a substance into something.'
Breakdown
in- (into) + jacere (to throw). The Latin past participle 'injectus' directly formed the basis of the English verb 'inject.'
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📝Examples
“My grandmother is so afraid of needles that she faints every time a nurse tries to inject her with vitamins.”
“The CEO decided to inject fresh ideas into the boring company meetings by hiring a magician as a consultant.”
“Scientists inject radioactive material into the soil to track its movement.”
“The government plans to inject billions of dollars into the healthcare system.”
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