Inject (Verb)
Meaning 1
Take by injection; "inject heroin".
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Verbs of eating and drinking.
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Meaning 2
To introduce (a new aspect or element); "He injected new life into the performance".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The fireworks display injected excitement into the evening's festivities.
- She injected humor into her speech to lighten the mood of the solemn occasion.
- The injection of modern design elements into the old mansion renovation revitalized its appeal.
- The teacher injected interactive lessons into the curriculum to keep students engaged.
- His innovative ideas injected fresh energy into the company.
Meaning 3
Give an injection to; "We injected the glucose into the patient's vein".
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Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
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Meaning 4
To insert between other elements; "She interjected clever remarks".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 5
Force or drive (a fluid or gas) into by piercing; "inject hydrogen into the balloon".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 6
Feed intravenously.
Classification
Verbs of eating and drinking.
Examples
- The nurse carefully inject insulin into the patient's IV line to regulate blood sugar levels.
- Doctors may inject medication directly into the bloodstream of critically ill patients through an intravenous drip.
- To inject the essential nutrients, the patient required a PICC line for several weeks.
- In emergency situations, medical professionals may inject painkillers intravenously to quickly alleviate discomfort.
- A pump was used to inject antibiotics continuously into the patient's body.