verb
interpose
Interpose (verb) means to put something, or oneself, between two other things.
verb
1
To put something, or oneself, between two other things.
"to interpose a screen between the eye and the light"
2
To break into a conversation with a remark on a different subject.
3
To offer one's help or assistance.
4
To lie or fit between two other things.
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Etymology
The word comes from Middle French interposer, shaped by the influence of poser (“to place, put”), and ultimately from Latin interpōnō, itself formed from inter (“between”) and pōnō (“to place, put”).
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What is the meaning of interpose?
"interpose" (verb) means to put something, or oneself, between two other things.
What is another word for interpose?
Other words for "interpose" include intervene, interfere, interject, inject.
What are the different meanings of interpose?
"interpose" has 3 main meanings: 1. To put something, or oneself, between two other things; 2. To break into a conversation with a remark on a different subject; 3. To offer one's help or assistance.
